# Marquetalia Municipality, Caldas Department – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/colombia/caldas/marquetalia/

Municipality · Caldas Department 

# Marquetalia

Marquetalia is a municipality of Colombia in Caldas Department. It had an estimated **14,023 people** in 2025 on 90 km² (about 155 per km²). Its main town is Marquetalia. 46 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 20 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 14,023people (2025)
- 90.4km²
- 20mapped services
- 1,473 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Marquetalia?

Marquetalia had an estimated **14,023 people** in 2025 — 1.3% of Caldas Department, 551st of 1121 municipalities. There are 1,001 women for every 1,000 men (below the Caldas Department figure of 1,072). Spread over 90 km², that is about **155 people per km²**, 167th of 1121 municipalities.

23.4% of people are children under 15 and 15.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 37 years (it is 38 across Caldas Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 64 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,025**

5–9 ****1,131**

10–14 ****1,118**

15–19 ****994**

20–24 ****842**

25–29 ****776**

30–34 ****828**

35–39 ****844**

40–44 ****874**

45–49 ****835**

50–54 ****814**

55–59 ****864**

60–64 ****864**

65–69 ****765**

70–74 ****585**

75–79 ****398**

80–84 ****243**

85–89 ****129**

90–94 ****59**

95+ ****25**

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 Marquetalia?

Marquetalia lies in [Caldas Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/caldas/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 6 other municipalities: [Fresno](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/tolima/fresno/), [Manzanares](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/caldas/manzanares/), [Pensilvania](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/caldas/pensilvania/), [Samaná](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/caldas/samana/), [San Sebastián de Mariquita](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/tolima/san-sebastian-de-mariquita/) and [Victoria](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/caldas/victoria/). By area it is the 962nd largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 1.2% of [Caldas Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/caldas/). The centre of Marquetalia is about 132 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 58 km from Manizales, the main town of Caldas Department. The centre point is at 5.3076° N, 75.0463° 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 Marquetalia

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Marquetalia: 1 waterfall.

- Cascada Santa Barbara · waterfall

### Nearby, outside Marquetalia

- El alto · attraction, San Sebastián de Mariquita11 km
- Reserva Forestal La Linda · nature reserve, Pensilvania12 km
- Ecoparque los pantagoras · attraction, Manzanares13 km
- El Salto · waterfall, San Sebastián de Mariquita13 km
- Ceiba Gigante · attraction, Victoria15 km
- Reserva Andinobates Boquerón - RAB - Centro Administrativo. · nature reserve, Pensilvania17 km
- Virgen del Carmen · memorial, Fresno17 km
- Virgen · memorial, Fresno17 km
- Las lomas · attraction, San Sebastián de Mariquita17 km
- Reserva Forestal El Popal · nature reserve, Pensilvania18 km
- Medina's Waterfall · waterfall, San Sebastián de Mariquita19 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: Marquetalia

- 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

- La Nubia Airport (MZL) · Manizales56 km
- Matecaña International Airport (PEI) · Pereira94 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:47) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:00, sunset around 17:49).

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 Marquetalia

Open gazetteers list **46 villages, towns and localities** in Marquetalia. The largest with a recorded population: Marquetalia (12,146). Settlements here lie between about 1,101 m and 1,797 m above sea level (median 1,473 m).

- Alegrias
- Campo Alegre
- Cerro San Luis
- Costa Rica
- El Aguacate
- El Bosque
- El Gancho
- El Palmar
- El Placer
- El Pomo
- El Porvenir
- El Retiro
- El Rosario
- El Vergel
- Guacas
- Guarino San Roque
- Guayaquil
- La Bamba
- La Bella
- La Esmeralda
- La Estrella
- La Lituania
- La Maporita
- La Miel
- La Mirla
- La Moscovita
- La Palma
- La Parda
- La Quiebra
- Las Encimadas
- Las Gaviotas
- Los Zainos
- Marquetalia
- Patio Bonito
- San Gregorio Minitas
- San Juan
- San Luis
- San Pablo
- Santa Elena
- Union Alta
- Union Baja
- Vereda Clara
- Vereda Cucuta
- Vereda Guarino Guano
- Vereda La Florida
- Vereda La Rosal

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 Marquetalia

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

### Water

2 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Dantas
- Quebrada San Lorenzo

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Alto Penagos · 1,541 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 Marquetalia and the best time to visit

In Marquetalia, the warmest month is Sep (average 22 °C) and the coolest is Nov (20 °C). About 1,617 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (195 mm) and the driest Jan (76 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to February and July to August**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 21 76 

Feb 22 88 

Mar 22 126 

Apr 21 189 

May 21 189 

Jun 21 128 

Jul 22 108 

Aug 22 112 

Sep 22 123 

Oct 21 195 

Nov 20 169 

Dec 21 115 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Marquetalia

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital San Cayetano · Marquetalia 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.29393&mlon=-75.05376#map=17/5.29393/-75.05376) 

Bank Davivienda · Pensilvania 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.38481&mlon=-75.16045#map=17/5.38481/-75.16045) 

ATM Banco de Bogotá · Palocabildo 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.12043&mlon=-75.02338#map=17/5.12043/-75.02338) 

Petrol pump Terpel · Victoria 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.31868&mlon=-74.91331#map=17/5.31868/-74.91331) 

Hotel Hotel Plaza Marquetalia · Marquetalia 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.29721&mlon=-75.05360#map=17/5.29721/-75.05360) 

Mall Plaza de mercado de honda · Honda 36 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.20404&mlon=-74.73803#map=17/5.20404/-74.73803) 

School El Aguacate · Marquetalia 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.31159&mlon=-75.06122#map=17/5.31159/-75.06122) 

College Institución educativa Gonzalo Giménez de Quesada Sede Pueblo Nuevo · San Sebastián de Mariquita 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.22642&mlon=-74.95775#map=17/5.22642/-74.95775) 

Police station Policía Nacional de Colombia Estación Samaná · Samaná 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.41177&mlon=-74.99292#map=17/5.41177/-74.99292) 

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 Marquetalia

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

- Hospitals1
- Hotels1
- Schools16
- Restaurants2

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 Caldas Department

- Aguadas
- Anserma
- Aranzazu
- Belalcázar
- Chinchiná
- Filadelfia
- La Dorada
- La Merced
- Manizales
- Manzanares
- Marmato
- Marulanda
- Neira
- Norcasia
- Palestina
- Pensilvania
- Pácora
- Riosucio
- Risaralda
- Salamina
- Samaná
- San José
- Supía
- Victoria
- Villamaría
- Viterbo

## Quick answers

- Where is Marquetalia?In Caldas Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Marquetalia?14,023 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Marquetalia?About 37 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Marquetalia?About 155 people per km²
- What borders Marquetalia?Fresno, Manzanares, Pensilvania, Samaná, San Sebastián de Mariquita and Victoria
- What is there to see in Marquetalia?Cascada Santa Barbara
- What time zone is Marquetalia in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Marquetalia?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Marquetalia?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Marquetalia?46 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Marquetalia?Settlements lie between 1,101 m and 1,797 m
- What is the highest point in Marquetalia?Alto Penagos (1,541 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Marquetalia?December to February and July to August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Marquetalia?Hospital San Cayetano, about 1.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Marquetalia?Davivienda, about 15 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Marquetalia?Banco de Bogotá, about 21 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Marquetalia?Terpel, about 15 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Marquetalia?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Marquetalia?CO17444 (OCHA common operational dataset)