# Susacón Municipality, Boyacá Department – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/susacon/

Municipality · Boyacá Department 

# Susacón

Susacón is a municipality of Colombia in Boyacá Department. It had an estimated **2,757 people** in 2025 on 183 km² (about 15 per km²). Its main town is Susacón. 5 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 2,757people (2025)
- 183km²
- 2mapped services
- 2,811 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Susacón?

Susacón had an estimated **2,757 people** in 2025 — 0.2% of Boyacá Department, 1059th of 1121 municipalities. There are 932 women for every 1,000 men (below the Boyacá Department figure of 1,030). Spread over 183 km², that is about **15 people per km²**, 939th of 1121 municipalities.

20.2% of people are children under 15 and 20.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 40 years (it is 34 across Boyacá Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 67 children and older people.

0–4 ****159**

5–9 ****191**

10–14 ****207**

15–19 ****192**

20–24 ****179**

25–29 ****165**

30–34 ****147**

35–39 ****141**

40–44 ****152**

45–49 ****167**

50–54 ****178**

55–59 ****170**

60–64 ****156**

65–69 ****147**

70–74 ****136**

75–79 ****106**

80–84 ****74**

85–89 ****50**

90–94 ****29**

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Source: [Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE) via OCHA HDX, population 2025 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-col).

## Where is Susacón?

Susacón lies in [Boyacá Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 6 other municipalities: [Boavita](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/boavita/), [Jericó](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/jerico/), [La Uvita](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/la-uvita/), [Onzaga](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/onzaga/), [Sativanorte](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/sativanorte/) and [Soatá](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/soata/). By area it is the 730th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 0.8% of [Boyacá Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/). The centre of Susacón is about 236 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 105 km from Tunja, the main town of Boyacá Department. The centre point is at 6.2238° N, 72.6928° W.

Source: [Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-col).

## Things to see in and around Susacón

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Susacón: 2 beachs.

- Playa Blanca · beach
- Playa Negra · beach

### Nearby, outside Susacón

- Gruta "Virgen del Carmen" · memorial, Sativanorte10 km
- Monumento al fundador · memorial, Sativanorte10 km
- Gruta Virgen Milagrosa · memorial, Sativanorte11 km
- Monumento Virgen Milagrosa · memorial, Sativanorte11 km
- Estatua Juan José Rondón · memorial, Soatá12 km
- Antigua iglesia · ruins, Sativanorte13 km
- Bicentenario · memorial, Sativanorte13 km
- Gruta virgen · monument, Sativanorte14 km
- Piedra Rúnica - Paso de Simón Bolívar · memorial, Sativasur15 km
- Cueva brava · attraction, Socotá15 km
- Casa de la Región - Cerros de Tombita y El Páramo · nature reserve, Onzaga16 km
- El Mojón · viewpoint, Onzaga19 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Susacón

- Time zoneUTC−5, no daylight saving · America/Bogota
- CurrencyPeso (COP)
- Country calling code+57
- LanguagesSpanish
- Plug typesType A, B · 110 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Gustavo Vargas Airport (TME) · Tame106 km
- El Alcaravan - Yopal Airport (EYP) · Yopal106 km

### Nearest railway station

Peña Blanca (Paz de Río), about 27 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:36) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 05:52, sunset around 17:38).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Susacón

Open gazetteers list **5 villages, towns and localities** in Susacón. The largest with a recorded population: Susacón (1,207). Settlements here lie between about 2,485 m and 3,272 m above sea level (median 2,811 m).

- Hacienda Ventorrillo
- Ocavita
- Santa Rosita
- Susacón
- Árbol Solo

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Susacón

Named natural and historic features inside Susacón, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Hills and mountains

5 hills.

- Alto El Roble · 3,836 m
- Alto de Ocavita · 3,272 m
- Alto de Tochupa · 2,913 m
- Cerro Peña Negra · 2,611 m
- Cerro Cruz de Mayo · 2,583 m

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Susacón and the best time to visit

In Susacón, the warmest month is Apr (average 14 °C) and the coolest is Jul (12 °C). About 1,501 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is May (200 mm) and the driest Jan (39 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to March and September**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 13 39 

Feb 13 47 

Mar 14 110 

Apr 14 159 

May 13 200 

Jun 12 165 

Jul 12 148 

Aug 12 131 

Sep 13 120 

Oct 13 170 

Nov 13 141 

Dec 13 71 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Susacón

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital "Senén Arenas" · Sativanorte 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.12953&mlon=-72.70850#map=17/6.12953/-72.70850) 

Bank Agrarian Bank · Sativanorte 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.13161&mlon=-72.70753#map=17/6.13161/-72.70753) 

ATM Servibanca · La Uvita 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.31826&mlon=-72.56050#map=17/6.31826/-72.56050) 

Petrol pump Estación de servicio "La milagrosa" · Sativanorte 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.12881&mlon=-72.70958#map=17/6.12881/-72.70958) 

Hotel Hostal Finca La Violeta · Susacón 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.22847&mlon=-72.68943#map=17/6.22847/-72.68943) 

Mall pasaje comercial La Esperanza · Socha 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.99811&mlon=-72.68992#map=17/5.99811/-72.68992) 

School Escuela Normal Superior Sede La Chorrera · Soatá 6.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.27758&mlon=-72.68831#map=17/6.27758/-72.68831) 

College SENA · Soatá 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.33446&mlon=-72.68396#map=17/6.33446/-72.68396) 

Police station Comando Policía Sativanorte · Sativanorte 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.13151&mlon=-72.70733#map=17/6.13151/-72.70733) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Susacón

Places mapped inside Susacón in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hotels1
- Restaurants1

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other municipalities in Boyacá Department

- Almeida
- Aquitania
- Arcabuco
- Belén
- Berbeo
- Betéitiva
- Boavita
- Boyacá
- Briceño
- Buenavista
- Busbanzá
- Caldas
- Campohermoso
- Cerinza
- Chinavita
- Chiquinquirá
- Chiscas
- Chita
- Chitaraque
- Chivatá
- Chivor
- Chíquiza
- Ciénega
- Coper
- Corrales
- Covarachía
- Cubará
- Cucaita
- Cuítiva
- Cómbita
- Duitama
- El Cocuy
- El Espino
- Firavitoba
- Floresta
- Gachantivá
- Garagoa
- Guacamayas
- Guateque
- Guayatá
- Gámeza
- Güicán de la Sierra
- Iza
- Jenesano
- Jericó
- La Capilla
- La Uvita
- La Victoria
- Labranzagrande
- Macanal
- Maripí
- Miraflores
- Mongua
- Monguí
- Moniquirá
- Motavita
- Muzo
- Nobsa
- Nuevo Colón
- Oicatá
- Otanche
- Pachavita
- Paipa
- Pajarito
- Panqueba
- Pauna
- Paya
- Paz de Río
- Pesca
- Pisba
- Puerto Boyacá
- Páez
- Quípama
- Ramiriquí
- Rondón
- Ráquira
- Saboyá
- Samacá
- San Eduardo
- San José de Pare
- San Luis de Gaceno
- San Mateo
- San Miguel de Sema
- San Pablo de Borbur
- Santa María
- Santa Rosa de Viterbo
- Santa Sofía
- Santana
- Sativanorte
- Sativasur
- Siachoque
- Soatá
- Socha
- Socotá
- Sogamoso
- Somondoco
- Sora
- Soracá
- Sotaquirá
- Sutamarchán
- Sutatenza
- Sáchica
- Tasco
- Tenza
- Tibaná
- Tibasosa
- Tinjacá
- Tipacoque
- Toca
- Togüí
- Tota
- Tunja
- Tununguá
- Turmequé
- Tuta
- Tutazá
- Tópaga
- Ventaquemada
- Villa de Leyva
- Viracachá
- Zetaquira
- Úmbita

## Quick answers

- Where is Susacón?In Boyacá Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Susacón?2,757 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Susacón?About 40 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Susacón?About 15 people per km²
- What borders Susacón?Boavita, Jericó, La Uvita, Onzaga, Sativanorte and Soatá
- What is there to see in Susacón?Playa Blanca, Playa Negra
- What time zone is Susacón in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Susacón?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Susacón?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Susacón?5 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Susacón?Settlements lie between 2,485 m and 3,272 m
- What is the highest point in Susacón?Alto El Roble (3,836 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Susacón?December to March and September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Susacón?Hospital "Senén Arenas", about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Susacón?Agrarian Bank, about 10 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Susacón?Servibanca, about 18 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Susacón?Estación de servicio "La milagrosa", about 11 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Susacón?CO15774 (OCHA common operational dataset)