# Toca Municipality, Boyacá Department – Villages & Map

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

Municipality · Boyacá Department 

# Toca

Toca is a municipality of Colombia in Boyacá Department. It had an estimated **9,170 people** in 2025 on 168 km² (about 54 per km²). Its main town is Toca. 6 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 28 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 9,170people (2025)
- 168km²
- 28mapped services
- 2,737 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Toca?

Toca had an estimated **9,170 people** in 2025 — 0.7% of Boyacá Department, 734th of 1121 municipalities. There are 968 women for every 1,000 men (below the Boyacá Department figure of 1,030). Spread over 168 km², that is about **54 people per km²**, 502nd of 1121 municipalities.

27.5% of people are children under 15 and 11.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 30 years (it is 34 across Boyacá Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 64 children and older people.

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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 Toca?

Toca lies in [Boyacá Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 4 other municipalities: [Chivatá](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/chivata/), [Pesca](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/pesca/), [Siachoque](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/siachoque/) and [Tuta](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/tuta/). By area it is the 762nd largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 0.7% of [Boyacá Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/). The centre of Toca is about 148 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 21 km from Tunja, the main town of Boyacá Department. The centre point is at 5.5788° N, 73.1675° 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 Toca

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Toca: 1 memorial.

- monumento al Cacique Tocavita · memorial

### Nearby, outside Toca

- Monte de La Leona · attraction, Siachoque10 km
- Lagunilla La Gamuza · attraction, Siachoque10 km
- Zona de Frailejones de La Gamuza · attraction, Siachoque10 km
- Laguna Pozo de Los Patos · attraction, Siachoque11 km
- Humedales y zona de frailejones parte alta de La Gamuza · attraction, Siachoque11 km
- Monte de La Leona · attraction, Siachoque11 km
- Alto de Los Venados · attraction, Siachoque11 km
- La piedra del Viejo (Leyenda) · cave, Oicatá11 km
- El Miradero Páramo de La Cortadera · viewpoint, Siachoque11 km
- Valle del Miradero · attraction, Siachoque11 km
- Nacedero del Río de La Cortadera · attraction, Siachoque11 km
- Quebrada La Cortadera · attraction, Siachoque12 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: Toca

- 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

- El Alcaravan - Yopal Airport (EYP) · Yopal91 km
- El Dorado International Airport (BOG) · Bogota146 km

### Nearest railway station

Tunja (Tunja), about 21 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:39) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 05:53, sunset around 17:41).

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 Toca

Open gazetteers list **6 villages, towns and localities** in Toca. The largest with a recorded population: Toca (3,946). Settlements here lie between about 2,696 m and 2,895 m above sea level (median 2,737 m).

- Chorrera
- El Alcázar
- Pontezuela
- San Antonio
- San Francisco
- Toca

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 Toca

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

### Water

1 lake; 1 river or stream.

- Embalse de la Copa
- Río San Francisco

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 Toca and the best time to visit

In Toca, the warmest month is Mar (average 14 °C) and the coolest is Jul (12 °C). About 1,788 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is May (239 mm) and the driest Jan (38 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to February**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 13 38 

Feb 14 56 

Mar 14 129 

Apr 14 212 

May 13 239 

Jun 12 193 

Jul 12 173 

Aug 12 149 

Sep 13 130 

Oct 13 203 

Nov 13 175 

Dec 13 91 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Toca

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital ESE Cntro hospitalario de salud de Toca · Toca 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.56386&mlon=-73.18712#map=17/5.56386/-73.18712) 

Bank Agrarian Bank · Toca 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.56387&mlon=-73.18506#map=17/5.56387/-73.18506) 

ATM ATM Banco Agrario de Colombia · Paipa 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.78018&mlon=-73.11737#map=17/5.78018/-73.11737) 

Petrol pump EDS La Cabaña · Toca 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.56766&mlon=-73.18395#map=17/5.56766/-73.18395) 

Hotel El Molino Glamping · Toca 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.58422&mlon=-73.18632#map=17/5.58422/-73.18632) 

Mall Green Hills · Tunja 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.56949&mlon=-73.33081#map=17/5.56949/-73.33081) 

School SEDE raiba colplinio · Toca 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.58537&mlon=-73.17104#map=17/5.58537/-73.17104) 

College IE Ignacio Gil Sanabria Sede Maria Auxiliadora · Siachoque 7.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.52385&mlon=-73.20142#map=17/5.52385/-73.20142) 

Police station ESTACIÓN POLICIA · Siachoque 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.51442&mlon=-73.24455#map=17/5.51442/-73.24455) 

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 Toca

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

- Hospitals2
- Banks2
- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels3
- Schools10
- Restaurants9

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
- Susacón
- Sutamarchán
- Sutatenza
- Sáchica
- Tasco
- Tenza
- Tibaná
- Tibasosa
- Tinjacá
- Tipacoque
- Togüí
- Tota
- Tunja
- Tununguá
- Turmequé
- Tuta
- Tutazá
- Tópaga
- Ventaquemada
- Villa de Leyva
- Viracachá
- Zetaquira
- Úmbita

## Quick answers

- Where is Toca?In Boyacá Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Toca?9,170 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Toca?About 30 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Toca?About 54 people per km²
- What borders Toca?Chivatá, Pesca, Siachoque and Tuta
- What is there to see in Toca?monumento al Cacique Tocavita
- What time zone is Toca in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Toca?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Toca?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Toca?6 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Toca?Settlements lie between 2,696 m and 2,895 m
- What is the best time to visit Toca?December to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Toca?ESE Cntro hospitalario de salud de Toca, about 2.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Toca?Agrarian Bank, about 2.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Toca?ATM Banco Agrario de Colombia, about 23 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Toca?EDS La Cabaña, about 2.2 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Toca?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Toca?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Toca?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Toca?CO15814 (OCHA common operational dataset)