# Pensilvania Municipality, Caldas Department – Villages & Map

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

Municipality · Caldas Department 

# Pensilvania

Pensilvania is a municipality of Colombia in Caldas Department. It had an estimated **20,456 people** in 2025 on 499 km² (about 41 per km²). Its main town is Pensilvania. 88 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 59 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 20,456people (2025)
- 499km²
- 59mapped services
- 1,612 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Pensilvania?

Pensilvania had an estimated **20,456 people** in 2025 — 1.9% of Caldas Department, 406th of 1121 municipalities. There are 989 women for every 1,000 men (below the Caldas Department figure of 1,072). Spread over 499 km², that is about **41 people per km²**, 606th of 1121 municipalities.

22.2% of people are children under 15 and 17.1% 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 65 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,395**

5–9 ****1,557**

10–14 ****1,578**

15–19 ****1,463**

20–24 ****1,277**

25–29 ****1,173**

30–34 ****1,192**

35–39 ****1,189**

40–44 ****1,234**

45–49 ****1,194**

50–54 ****1,199**

55–59 ****1,273**

60–64 ****1,223**

65–69 ****1,058**

70–74 ****858**

75–79 ****671**

80–84 ****461**

85–89 ****259**

90–94 ****126**

95+ ****56**

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 Pensilvania?

Pensilvania lies in [Caldas Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/caldas/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 8 other municipalities: [Aguadas](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/caldas/aguadas/), [Manzanares](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/caldas/manzanares/), [Marquetalia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/caldas/marquetalia/), [Marulanda](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/caldas/marulanda/), [Nariño](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/antioquia/narino/), [Salamina](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/caldas/salamina/), [Samaná](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/caldas/samana/) and [Sonsón](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/antioquia/sonson/). By area it is the 372nd largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 6.7% of [Caldas Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/caldas/). The centre of Pensilvania is about 151 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 52 km from Manizales, the main town of Caldas Department. The centre point is at 5.4040° N, 75.1832° 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 Pensilvania

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Pensilvania: 3 nature reserves.

- Reserva Andinobates Boquerón - RAB - Centro Administrativo. · nature reserve
- Reserva Forestal El Popal · nature reserve
- Reserva Forestal La Linda · nature reserve

### Nearby, outside Pensilvania

- Cascada Santa Barbara · waterfall, Marquetalia15 km
- Parque Nacional Natural Selva de Florencia · national park, Samaná16 km
- Ecoparque los pantagoras · attraction, Manzanares17 km
- Valle de la Samaria · attraction, Salamina17 km
- El Escondido · volcano, Samaná19 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: Pensilvania

- 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) · Manizales52 km
- Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) · Medellín89 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 06:01, sunset around 17:50).

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 Pensilvania

Open gazetteers list **88 villages, towns and localities** in Pensilvania. The largest with a recorded population: Pensilvania (8,173). Settlements here lie between about 1,209 m and 2,368 m above sea level (median 1,612 m).

- Aguabonita
- Albania Alta
- Albania Baja
- Alegrias
- Alejandria
- Arboleda
- Arenillal
- Bolivia
- Buenos Aires
- Cabilditos
- Campoalegre
- Cartagena
- Cundinamarca
- El Algarrobo
- El Anime
- El Billar
- El Castillo
- El Caunce
- El Congal
- El Cricerio
- El Dorado
- El Guayabo
- El Higueron
- El Jardin
- El Jordan
- El Libano
- El Naranjo
- El Paraiso
- El Ruby
- El Salado
- El Sandal
- El Silencio
- El Verdal
- El Verdal Cabilditos
- El Vergel
- Guacas
- Guayabal
- Guayaquil
- La Arabia
- La Aurora
- La Brigada
- La Cabaña
- La Ceiba
- La Costa
- La Cristalina
- La Esperanza
- La Estrella
- La Florida
- La Linda
- La Loma
- La Marina
- La María
- La Mesa
- La Miel
- La Palma
- La Palmera
- La Primavera
- La Rioja
- La Romelia
- La Soledad
- La Tebaida
- La Torre
- Las Brisas
- Las Colonias
- Las Marias
- Las Mercedes
- Las Pavas
- Las Playas
- Los Medios-Rio Dulce
- Los Pomos
- Miraflores
- Palo Grande
- Patio Bonito
- Pensilvania
- Playa Rica
- Quebrada Negra
- Riodulce
- San Daniel
- San José
- San Juan
- San Miguel
- San Pablo
- Santa Rita
- Santa Teresa
- Santo Domingo
- Sebastopol
- Sevilla
- Villaraz

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 Pensilvania

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

### Hills and mountains

2 hills.

- Alto Boquerón · 3,359 m
- Alto La Picona · 2,963 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 Pensilvania and the best time to visit

In Pensilvania, 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 Pensilvania

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital Local San Juan de Dios · Pensilvania 3.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.37945&mlon=-75.16649#map=17/5.37945/-75.16649) 

Bank Davivienda · Pensilvania 3.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.38481&mlon=-75.16045#map=17/5.38481/-75.16045) 

ATM Banco de Bogotá · Palocabildo 36 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.12043&mlon=-75.02338#map=17/5.12043/-75.02338) 

Petrol pump Terpel · Pensilvania 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.38024&mlon=-75.16349#map=17/5.38024/-75.16349) 

Hotel Glamping Pensilvania · Pensilvania 3.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.38416&mlon=-75.16079#map=17/5.38416/-75.16079) 

School Normal de la Presentación · Pensilvania 3.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.38686&mlon=-75.16024#map=17/5.38686/-75.16024) 

College UNIOC · Pensilvania 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.38498&mlon=-75.15960#map=17/5.38498/-75.15960) 

Police station Policía Nacional de Colombia Estación Samaná · Samaná 21 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 Pensilvania

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

- Hospitals2
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels4
- Schools42
- Colleges and universities1
- Restaurants8

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
- Marquetalia
- Marulanda
- Neira
- Norcasia
- Palestina
- Pácora
- Riosucio
- Risaralda
- Salamina
- Samaná
- San José
- Supía
- Victoria
- Villamaría
- Viterbo

## Quick answers

- Where is Pensilvania?In Caldas Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Pensilvania?20,456 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Pensilvania?About 37 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Pensilvania?About 41 people per km²
- What borders Pensilvania?Aguadas, Manzanares, Marquetalia, Marulanda, Nariño, Salamina, Samaná and Sonsón
- What is there to see in Pensilvania?Reserva Andinobates Boquerón - RAB - Centro Administrativo., Reserva Forestal El Popal, Reserva Forestal La Linda
- What time zone is Pensilvania in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Pensilvania?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Pensilvania?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Pensilvania?88 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Pensilvania?Settlements lie between 1,209 m and 2,368 m
- What is the highest point in Pensilvania?Alto Boquerón (3,359 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Pensilvania?December to February and July to August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Pensilvania?Hospital Local San Juan de Dios, about 3.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Pensilvania?Davivienda, about 3.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Pensilvania?Banco de Bogotá, about 36 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Pensilvania?Terpel, about 3.4 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Pensilvania?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Pensilvania?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Pensilvania?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Pensilvania?CO17541 (OCHA common operational dataset)