# Zetaquira Municipality, Boyacá Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Boyacá Department 

# Zetaquira

Zetaquira is a municipality of Colombia in Boyacá Department. It had an estimated **4,733 people** in 2025 on 252 km² (about 19 per km²). Its main town is Zetaquira. 7 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 11 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 4,733people (2025)
- 252km²
- 11mapped services
- 1,676 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Zetaquira?

Zetaquira had an estimated **4,733 people** in 2025 — 0.4% of Boyacá Department, 966th of 1121 municipalities. There are 974 women for every 1,000 men (below the Boyacá Department figure of 1,030). Spread over 252 km², that is about **19 people per km²**, 891st of 1121 municipalities.

22.5% of people are children under 15 and 17.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 37 years (it is 34 across Boyacá Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 66 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 Zetaquira?

Zetaquira lies in [Boyacá Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 9 other municipalities: [Aquitania](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/aquitania/), [Berbeo](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/berbeo/), [Chinavita](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/chinavita/), [Miraflores](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/miraflores/), [Pesca](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/pesca/), [Ramiriquí](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/ramiriqui/), [Rondón](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/rondon/), [San Eduardo](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/san-eduardo/) and [Tota](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/tota/). By area it is the 608th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 1.1% of [Boyacá Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/). The centre of Zetaquira is about 123 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 35 km from Tunja, the main town of Boyacá Department. The centre point is at 5.2794° N, 73.1957° 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 Zetaquira

OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Zetaquira: 2 waterfalls; 2 attractions.

- Cascada · waterfall
- Piedra Negra · waterfall
- Termales Arco Iris · attraction
- Termales El Ocho · attraction

### Nearby, outside Zetaquira

- El Trapiche · attraction, Miraflores10 km
- Monumento al Arriero · memorial, San Eduardo15 km
- Cruz visita Pastoral · monument, Ramiriquí16 km
- Alto Las Lajas 3050m · viewpoint, Chinavita17 km
- Reserva Natural de la Savana · attraction, Tibaná17 km
- Posada y Sendero "Casa del Viejo" · attraction, Tibaná20 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: Zetaquira

- 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) · Yopal90 km
- El Dorado International Airport (BOG) · Bogota123 km

### Nearest railway station

Tierranegra (Ventaquemada), about 33 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:40) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 05:53, sunset around 17:42).

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 Zetaquira

Open gazetteers list **7 villages, towns and localities** in Zetaquira. The largest with a recorded population: Zetaquira (1,047). Settlements here lie between about 1,412 m and 2,633 m above sea level (median 1,676 m).

- Campoalegre
- Casa de Lata
- Guanata
- Los Canelos
- Páramo
- Rincón Hormigo
- Zetaquira

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 Zetaquira

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

### Water

4 rivers and streams.

- Río Fuche
- Río Mueche
- Río Negro
- Río Rusa

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 Zetaquira and the best time to visit

In Zetaquira, 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 Zetaquira

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital Regional de Miraflores E.S.E · Miraflores 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.19548&mlon=-73.14270#map=17/5.19548/-73.14270) 

Bank Banco Agrario · Miraflores 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.19552&mlon=-73.14357#map=17/5.19552/-73.14357) 

Petrol pump Shell · Ramiriquí 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.40346&mlon=-73.33269#map=17/5.40346/-73.33269) 

Hotel Casa del Aire, mirador de Lengupá. · Zetaquira 2.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.27925&mlon=-73.17419#map=17/5.27925/-73.17419) 

Mall Centro Comercial Primavera · Miraflores 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.19532&mlon=-73.14513#map=17/5.19532/-73.14513) 

School I.E. Tecnica Miraflores - Esc Suna Abajo · Miraflores 7.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.21825&mlon=-73.16628#map=17/5.21825/-73.16628) 

College IE Ignacio Gil Sanabria sede San José · Siachoque 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.50618&mlon=-73.19330#map=17/5.50618/-73.19330) 

Police station Estación de Policía de Miraflores · Miraflores 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.19763&mlon=-73.14410#map=17/5.19763/-73.14410) 

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 Zetaquira

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

- Hotels9
- Pharmacies2

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
- Turmequé
- Tuta
- Tutazá
- Tópaga
- Ventaquemada
- Villa de Leyva
- Viracachá
- Úmbita

## Quick answers

- Where is Zetaquira?In Boyacá Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Zetaquira?4,733 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Zetaquira?About 37 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Zetaquira?About 19 people per km²
- What borders Zetaquira?Aquitania, Berbeo, Chinavita, Miraflores, Pesca, Ramiriquí, Rondón, San Eduardo and Tota
- What is there to see in Zetaquira?Cascada, Piedra Negra, Termales Arco Iris, Termales El Ocho
- What time zone is Zetaquira in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Zetaquira?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Zetaquira?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Zetaquira?7 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Zetaquira?Settlements lie between 1,412 m and 2,633 m
- What is the best time to visit Zetaquira?December to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Zetaquira?Hospital Regional de Miraflores E.S.E, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Zetaquira?Banco Agrario, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Zetaquira?Shell, about 20 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Zetaquira?CO15897 (OCHA common operational dataset)