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Socha
City in Boyacá, Colombia
Overview
Socha is a picturesque small town set in the mountains of Boyacá, Colombia, with a rich colonial history and welcoming local culture. Its traditional plazas, scenic surroundings, and artisan shops provide an authentic Andean experience away from the bustle of larger cities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Colombia
Department
Boyacá
Population
7,140
Time Zone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
5.93°, -72.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
64
Female Safety
58
LGBTQ+ Safety
39
Traffic Safety
47
Food Safety
59
Monthly Cost
$465
Local Cost
$285
Local Income
$260
Cashless
24
English
17
Temperature
13.0°C
Summer Avg
12.2°C
Winter Avg
13.0°C
Record High
22.7°C
Record Low
3.3°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1501 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SOX
Distance
41 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 58/100.
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