# La Argentina Municipality, Huila Department – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/colombia/huila/la-argentina/

Municipality · Huila Department 

# La Argentina

La Argentina is a municipality of Colombia in Huila Department. It had an estimated **13,718 people** in 2025 on 356 km² (about 39 per km²). Its main town is La Argentina. 38 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 13,718people (2025)
- 356km²
- 4mapped services
- 1,910 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in La Argentina?

La Argentina had an estimated **13,718 people** in 2025 — 1.2% of Huila Department, 563rd of 1121 municipalities. There are 982 women for every 1,000 men (below the Huila Department figure of 1,009). Spread over 356 km², that is about **39 people per km²**, 628th of 1121 municipalities.

29.3% of people are children under 15 and 7.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 years (it is 30 across Huila Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 59 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,281**

5–9 ****1,369**

10–14 ****1,363**

15–19 ****1,255**

20–24 ****1,109**

25–29 ****1,020**

30–34 ****995**

35–39 ****940**

40–44 ****867**

45–49 ****734**

50–54 ****611**

55–59 ****564**

60–64 ****523**

65–69 ****423**

70–74 ****291**

75–79 ****178**

80–84 ****96**

85–89 ****49**

90–94 ****28**

95+ ****16**

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 La Argentina?

La Argentina lies in [Huila Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/huila/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 7 other municipalities: [Isnos](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/huila/isnos/), [La Plata](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/huila/la-plata/), [Oporapa](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/huila/oporapa/), [Pital](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/huila/pital/), [Puracé](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cauca/purace/), [Saladoblanco](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/huila/saladoblanco/) and [Tarqui](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/huila/tarqui/). By area it is the 495th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 2.0% of [Huila Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/huila/). The centre of La Argentina is about 344 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 116 km from Neiva, the main town of Huila Department. The centre point is at 2.1870° N, 76.0125° 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 La Argentina

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in La Argentina: 1 nature reserve; 1 volcano.

- Parque Nacional Natural Puracé · nature reserve
- Pan de Azúcar · volcano

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: La Argentina

- 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

- Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN) · Popayán73 km
- Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport (FLA) · Florencia83 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 05:56) and shortest in Dec (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 05:59, sunset around 17:58).

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 La Argentina

Open gazetteers list **38 villages, towns and localities** in La Argentina. The largest with a recorded population: La Argentina (4,800). Settlements here lie between about 1,541 m and 2,437 m above sea level (median 1,910 m).

- Bajo Carmen
- Bajo Pensil
- Bellavista
- Betania
- Blanquesino
- Bolivia
- Buenos Aires
- Campoalegre
- Chontaduro
- El Altico
- El Girasol
- El Isno
- El Morro
- El Paraiso
- El Pensil
- El Progreso
- El Rosario
- Joselito
- La Argentina
- La Esperanza
- La Pedregosa
- La Primavera
- Las Aguilas
- Las Juntas
- Las Minas
- Las Toldas
- Los Milagros
- Lourdes
- Lusitania
- Marsella
- Mirador
- Palmira
- Pescador
- Piedra Ancha
- San Bartolo
- Santa Helena
- Sinai
- Villa Mercedes

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 La Argentina

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

### Water

3 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Garrocha
- Quebrada La Pedregosa
- Quebrada La Plata

### Hills and mountains

3 hills.

- Cerro Blanquecino · 2,449 m
- Cerro Azul · 2,360 m
- Cerro Blanquecino · 2,253 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 La Argentina and the best time to visit

In La Argentina, the warmest month is Feb (average 16 °C) and the coolest is Jul (14 °C). About 1,134 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (166 mm) and the driest Aug (34 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to March and May to September**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 16 72 

Feb 16 81 

Mar 16 117 

Apr 16 138 

May 15 113 

Jun 15 72 

Jul 14 48 

Aug 15 34 

Sep 16 52 

Oct 16 126 

Nov 16 166 

Dec 16 114 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from La Argentina

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital ESE David Molina Munoz · Oporapa 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=2.02296&mlon=-75.99623#map=17/2.02296/-75.99623) 

Bank Banco Agrario · Pital 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=2.26709&mlon=-75.80420#map=17/2.26709/-75.80420) 

ATM Supermercado El Económico · La Plata 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=2.38819&mlon=-75.89321#map=17/2.38819/-75.89321) 

Petrol pump Estación La María · Elías 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=2.01650&mlon=-75.90651#map=17/2.01650/-75.90651) 

Hotel Pegassus Finca de recreación y Cancha Sintética · La Argentina 3.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=2.19218&mlon=-75.98004#map=17/2.19218/-75.98004) 

Mall Centro Comercial Primitivo Lozada · La Plata 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=2.38917&mlon=-75.89137#map=17/2.38917/-75.89137) 

School Escuela El Arrayan · La Plata 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=2.19951&mlon=-76.01888#map=17/2.19951/-76.01888) 

College Universidad Sur Colombiana · La Plata 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=2.38574&mlon=-75.90443#map=17/2.38574/-75.90443) 

Police station Estación De Policia · Saladoblanco 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.99188&mlon=-76.04656#map=17/1.99188/-76.04656) 

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 La Argentina

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

- Hotels1
- Restaurants2
- Dental clinics1

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 Huila Department

- Acevedo
- Agrado
- Aipe
- Algeciras
- Altamira
- Baraya
- Campoalegre
- Colombia
- Elías
- Garzón
- Gigante
- Guadalupe
- Hobo
- Isnos
- La Plata
- Neiva
- Nátaga
- Oporapa
- Paicol
- Palermo
- Palestina
- Pital
- Pitalito
- Rivera
- Saladoblanco
- San Agustín
- Santa María
- Suaza
- Tarqui
- Tello
- Teruel
- Tesalia
- Timaná
- Villavieja
- Yaguará
- Íquira

## Quick answers

- Where is La Argentina?In Huila Department, Colombia
- What is the population of La Argentina?13,718 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in La Argentina?About 27 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of La Argentina?About 39 people per km²
- What borders La Argentina?Isnos, La Plata, Oporapa, Pital, Puracé, Saladoblanco and Tarqui
- What is there to see in La Argentina?Pan de Azúcar, Parque Nacional Natural Puracé
- What time zone is La Argentina in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in La Argentina?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in La Argentina?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in La Argentina?38 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of La Argentina?Settlements lie between 1,541 m and 2,437 m
- What is the highest point in La Argentina?Cerro Blanquecino (2,449 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit La Argentina?December to March and May to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to La Argentina?ESE David Molina Munoz, about 18 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to La Argentina?Banco Agrario, about 25 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to La Argentina?Supermercado El Económico, about 26 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to La Argentina?Estación La María, about 22 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of La Argentina?CO41378 (OCHA common operational dataset)