# Turmequé Municipality, Boyacá Department – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/turmeque/ Municipality · Boyacá Department # Turmequé Turmequé is a municipality of Colombia in Boyacá Department. It had an estimated **6,315 people** in 2025 on 80 km² (about 79 per km²). Its main town is Turmequé. 4 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 23 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 6,315people (2025) - 79.8km² - 23mapped services - 2,602 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Turmequé? Turmequé had an estimated **6,315 people** in 2025 — 0.5% of Boyacá Department, 876th of 1121 municipalities. There are 1,018 women for every 1,000 men (below the Boyacá Department figure of 1,030). Spread over 80 km², that is about **79 people per km²**, 352nd of 1121 municipalities. 22.0% of people are children under 15 and 19.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 39 years (it is 34 across Boyacá Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 70 children and older people. 0–4 ****398** 5–9 ****478** 10–14 ****514** 15–19 ****441** 20–24 ****342** 25–29 ****314** 30–34 ****341** 35–39 ****366** 40–44 ****380** 45–49 ****375** 50–54 ****382** 55–59 ****392** 60–64 ****385** 65–69 ****363** 70–74 ****321** 75–79 ****236** 80–84 ****151** 85–89 ****77** 90–94 ****36** 95+ ****18** 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 Turmequé? Turmequé lies in [Boyacá Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 4 other municipalities: [Nuevo Colón](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/nuevo-colon/), [Ventaquemada](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/ventaquemada/), [Villapinzón](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cundinamarca/villapinzon/) and [Úmbita](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/umbita/). By area it is the 994th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 0.3% of [Boyacá Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/). The centre of Turmequé is about 100 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 32 km from Tunja, the main town of Boyacá Department. The centre point is at 5.3014° N, 73.5118° 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 Turmequé OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Turmequé: 1 memorial. - Monumento a la Virgen del Carmen · memorial ### Nearby, outside Turmequé - Alto de Ventaquemada · viewpoint, Ventaquemada6.5 km - Nacimiento del Río Bogotá · attraction, Villapinzón7.8 km - Mirador · viewpoint, Villapinzón8.9 km - Mirador del mapa · viewpoint, Villapinzón9.7 km - Cascada Chinguatá · waterfall, Tibaná14 km - Posada y Sendero "Casa del Viejo" · attraction, Tibaná16 km - Nacimiento Quebrada Negra · nature reserve, Villapinzón16 km - Nacimiento quebrada el muchilero · nature reserve, Villapinzón16 km - Pantano Redondo · nature reserve, Villapinzón17 km - Reserva Natural de la Savana · attraction, Tibaná18 km - Monumento A Pedro Pascasio Martinez · monument, Ventaquemada18 km - Alto Las Lajas 3050m · viewpoint, Chinavita18 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: Turmequé - 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 Dorado International Airport (BOG) · Bogota97 km - El Alcaravan - Yopal Airport (EYP) · Yopal125 km ### Nearest railway station Estacion del tren LA NEVERA (Villapinzón), about 6.7 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:41) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 05:54, sunset around 17:43). 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 Turmequé Open gazetteers list **4 villages, towns and localities** in Turmequé. The largest with a recorded population: Turmequé (2,901). Settlements here lie between about 2,362 m and 2,963 m above sea level (median 2,602 m). - El Palmar - Pozo Negro - Siguineque - Turmequé 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 Turmequé Named natural and historic features inside Turmequé, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 2 rivers and streams. - Río Muncha - Río Ventaquemada ### Hills and mountains 1 hill. - Alto La Parroquia · 2,997 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 Turmequé and the best time to visit In Turmequé, the warmest month is Mar (average 16 °C) and the coolest is Jul (15 °C). About 1,553 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is May (195 mm) and the driest Jan (43 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to March and August to September**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 15 43 Feb 16 60 Mar 16 119 Apr 16 192 May 16 195 Jun 15 151 Jul 15 132 Aug 15 120 Sep 15 112 Oct 15 180 Nov 15 162 Dec 15 87 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Turmequé Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital E.S.E Hospital Baudilio Acero de Turmequé · Turmequé 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.32605&mlon=-73.49175#map=17/5.32605/-73.49175) Bank Banco Agrario · Ventaquemada 7.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.36645&mlon=-73.52279#map=17/5.36645/-73.52279) Petrol pump Eds San Jorge · Turmequé 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.30961&mlon=-73.49696#map=17/5.30961/-73.49696) Hotel Legendd Casagrande · Turmequé 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.32377&mlon=-73.49047#map=17/5.32377/-73.49047) Mall Centro Comercial Quinta Avenida · Chocontá 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.14472&mlon=-73.68617#map=17/5.14472/-73.68617) School Escuela · Turmequé 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.32230&mlon=-73.49327#map=17/5.32230/-73.49327) College Institucion educativa Jaraquira · Turmequé 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.33026&mlon=-73.47387#map=17/5.33026/-73.47387) Police station Estación de Policia de Turmequé · Turmequé 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.32408&mlon=-73.49099#map=17/5.32408/-73.49099) 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 Turmequé Places mapped inside Turmequé in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Petrol pumps3 - Hotels3 - Schools5 - Colleges and universities1 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants7 - Police stations1 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 - Toca - Togüí - Tota - Tunja - Tununguá - Tuta - Tutazá - Tópaga - Ventaquemada - Villa de Leyva - Viracachá - Zetaquira - Úmbita ## Quick answers - Where is Turmequé?In Boyacá Department, Colombia - What is the population of Turmequé?6,315 (2025 estimate) - What is the median age in Turmequé?About 39 years (2025 estimate) - What is the population density of Turmequé?About 79 people per km² - What borders Turmequé?Nuevo Colón, Ventaquemada, Villapinzón and Úmbita - What is there to see in Turmequé?Monumento a la Virgen del Carmen - What time zone is Turmequé in?UTC−5 - What currency is used in Turmequé?Peso (COP) - What language is spoken in Turmequé?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Turmequé?4 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Turmequé?Settlements lie between 2,362 m and 2,963 m - What is the highest point in Turmequé?Alto La Parroquia (2,997 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Turmequé?December to March and August to September - Where is the nearest hospital to Turmequé?E.S.E Hospital Baudilio Acero de Turmequé, about 3.5 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Turmequé?Banco Agrario, about 7.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Turmequé?Eds San Jorge, about 1.9 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Turmequé?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Turmequé?3 mapped - What is the P-code of Turmequé?CO15835 (OCHA common operational dataset)