# Viterbo Municipality, Caldas Department – Villages & Map

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

Municipality · Caldas Department 

# Viterbo

Viterbo is a municipality of Colombia in Caldas Department. It had an estimated **13,462 people** in 2025 on 113 km² (about 119 per km²). Its main town is Viterbo. 19 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 30 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 13,462people (2025)
- 113km²
- 30mapped services
- 1,039 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Viterbo?

Viterbo had an estimated **13,462 people** in 2025 — 1.3% of Caldas Department, 570th of 1121 municipalities. There are 1,114 women for every 1,000 men (above the Caldas Department figure of 1,072). Spread over 113 km², that is about **119 people per km²**, 231st of 1121 municipalities.

17.6% of people are children under 15 and 17.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 39 years (it is 38 across Caldas Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 53 children and older people.

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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 Viterbo?

Viterbo lies in [Caldas Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/caldas/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 7 other municipalities: [Anserma](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/caldas/anserma/), [Apía](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/risaralda/apia/), [Belalcázar](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/caldas/belalcazar/), [Belén de Umbría](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/risaralda/belen-de-umbria/), [Risaralda](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/caldas/risaralda/), [San José](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/caldas/san-jose/) and [Santuario](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/risaralda/santuario/). By area it is the 898th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 1.5% of [Caldas Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/caldas/). The centre of Viterbo is about 205 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 42 km from Manizales, the main town of Caldas Department. The centre point is at 5.0372° N, 75.8860° 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 Viterbo

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Viterbo: 1 viewpoint.

- Vereda la maria · viewpoint

### Nearby, outside Viterbo

- Playa Rica · beach, Santuario5.4 km
- Parapente · attraction, Apía6.6 km
- Monumento a la Virgen María · monument, Belalcázar9.5 km
- Cristo Rey · monument, Belalcázar9.8 km
- Sendero La Virgen · nature reserve, La Virginia15 km
- Parque Mirador Las Cometas · viewpoint, La Virginia17 km
- Camino al Recreo · attraction, Santuario17 km
- La línea · viewpoint, Pueblo Rico18 km
- house the culture · museum, Marsella20 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: Viterbo

- 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

- Matecaña International Airport (PEI) · Pereira30 km
- La Nubia Airport (MZL) · Manizales47 km

### Nearest railway station

Antigua Estación del Tren Cartago (Cartago), about 33 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:51) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:03, sunset around 17:53).

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 Viterbo

Open gazetteers list **19 villages, towns and localities** in Viterbo. The largest with a recorded population: Viterbo (12,432). Settlements here lie between about 925 m and 1,354 m above sea level (median 1,039 m).

- Belgica
- El Danubio
- El Palmar
- El Socorro
- La Arabia
- La Brisa
- La Esperanza
- La Julia
- La Merced
- La Pastora
- La Reforma
- La Sombra
- La Triste
- Lorena
- Sajonia
- San Luis
- San Marcos
- Santa Teresa
- Viterbo

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 Viterbo

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

### Water

4 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada La Julia
- Quebrada Limones
- Río Guarne
- Río Mapa

### Hills and mountains

2 mountains.

- Alto del Granadillo · 1,211 m
- Alto del Cedro · 1,154 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 Viterbo and the best time to visit

In Viterbo, the warmest month is Mar (average 17 °C) and the coolest is Jul (16 °C). About 1,988 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (221 mm) and the driest Jan (113 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to February**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 16 113 

Feb 16 118 

Mar 17 161 

Apr 16 217 

May 16 202 

Jun 16 146 

Jul 16 130 

Aug 16 142 

Sep 16 150 

Oct 16 221 

Nov 16 215 

Dec 16 173 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Viterbo

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital IPS ESE Hospital San José · Viterbo 3.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.06507&mlon=-75.86995#map=17/5.06507/-75.86995) 

Bank Banco Agrario de Colombia · Viterbo 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.06237&mlon=-75.87414#map=17/5.06237/-75.87414) 

ATM operador Bancolombia · Marsella 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.93720&mlon=-75.73862#map=17/4.93720/-75.73862) 

Petrol pump La Ye Viterbo S.A.S. · Viterbo 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.06742&mlon=-75.86712#map=17/5.06742/-75.86712) 

Hotel Hotel La Casona Viterbo · Viterbo 2.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.05853&mlon=-75.87268#map=17/5.05853/-75.87268) 

Mall La Colmena Centro Comercial · Anserma 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.23363&mlon=-75.78619#map=17/5.23363/-75.78619) 

School Institución Educativa Nazario Restrepo · Viterbo 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.06849&mlon=-75.86846#map=17/5.06849/-75.86846) 

College Institución Educativa Técnico Agropecuario Taparcal · Belén de Umbría 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.16743&mlon=-75.86369#map=17/5.16743/-75.86369) 

Police station Estación de Policía Viterbo · Viterbo 3.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.06135&mlon=-75.86992#map=17/5.06135/-75.86992) 

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 Viterbo

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

- Hospitals2
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels7
- Schools3
- Pharmacies4
- Restaurants11
- Police stations1

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
- Pensilvania
- Pácora
- Riosucio
- Risaralda
- Salamina
- Samaná
- San José
- Supía
- Victoria
- Villamaría

## Quick answers

- Where is Viterbo?In Caldas Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Viterbo?13,462 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Viterbo?About 39 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Viterbo?About 119 people per km²
- What borders Viterbo?Anserma, Apía, Belalcázar, Belén de Umbría, Risaralda, San José and Santuario
- What is there to see in Viterbo?Vereda la maria
- What time zone is Viterbo in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Viterbo?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Viterbo?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Viterbo?19 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Viterbo?Settlements lie between 925 m and 1,354 m
- What is the highest point in Viterbo?Alto del Granadillo (1,211 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Viterbo?January to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Viterbo?IPS ESE Hospital San José, about 3.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Viterbo?Banco Agrario de Colombia, about 3.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Viterbo?operador Bancolombia, about 20 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Viterbo?La Ye Viterbo S.A.S., about 4.0 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Viterbo?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Viterbo?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Viterbo?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Viterbo?CO17877 (OCHA common operational dataset)