Chiquinquirá

Chiquinquirá is a town and municipality in the Colombian Department of Boyacá, part of the subregion of the Western Boyacá Province. Located some 115 km north of Bogotá, Chiquinquirá is situated 2,556 metres (8,386 ft) above sea level and has a yearly average temperature 58 °F (14 °C)

Chiquinquirá
Municipality and town
View of Chiquinquirá
Location of the municipality and town of Chiquinquirá in the Boyacá Department of Colombia.
Chiquinquirá
Location in Colombia
Coordinates: 5°37′08″N 73°49′12″W
Country Colombia
DepartmentBoyacá Department
ProvinceWestern Boyacá Province
Foundednever
Government
  MayorWilmar Ancizar Triana González
(2020-2023)
Area
  Municipality and town165 km2 (64 sq mi)
  Urban
6.38 km2 (2.46 sq mi)
Elevation
2,556 m (8,386 ft)
Population
 (2018 census)
  Municipality and town56,054
  Density340/km2 (880/sq mi)
  Urban
49,016
  Urban density7,700/km2 (20,000/sq mi)
DemonymChiquinquireño
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
Postal code
154640-49
Area code57 + 8
WebsiteOfficial website
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