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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 · estimate
64
Female Safety
58
LGBTQ+ Safety
39
Traffic Safety
47
Food Safety
59
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 58/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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