# Pijao Municipality, Quindio Department – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/colombia/quindio/pijao/

Municipality · Quindio Department 

# Pijao

Pijao is a municipality of Colombia in Quindio Department. It had an estimated **5,482 people** in 2025 on 249 km² (about 22 per km²). Its main town is Pijao. 7 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 29 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 5,482people (2025)
- 249km²
- 29mapped services
- 1,673 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Pijao?

Pijao had an estimated **5,482 people** in 2025 — 0.9% of Quindio Department, 923rd of 1121 municipalities. There are 911 women for every 1,000 men (below the Quindio Department figure of 1,082). Spread over 249 km², that is about **22 people per km²**, 848th of 1121 municipalities.

21.0% of people are children under 15 and 14.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 38 years (it is 38 across Quindio Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 56 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 Pijao?

Pijao lies in [Quindio Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/quindio/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 7 other municipalities: [Buenavista](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/quindio/buenavista/), [Caicedonia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/caicedonia/), [Cajamarca](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/tolima/cajamarca/), [Calarcá](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/quindio/calarca/), [Córdoba](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/quindio/cordoba/), [Génova](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/quindio/genova/) and [Roncesvalles](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/tolima/roncesvalles/). By area it is the 614th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 12.9% of [Quindio Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/quindio/). The centre of Pijao is about 182 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 26 km from Armenia, the main town of Quindio Department. The centre point is at 4.3015° N, 75.6910° 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 Pijao

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Pijao: 1 attraction; 1 waterfall; 1 memorial.

- Cascada · waterfall
- Finca Cafetera La Granada · attraction
- La Reconstrucción · memorial

### Nearby, outside Pijao

- La Picota · waterfall, Buenavista7.7 km
- Qinti Patas Arriba · theme park, Córdoba10 km
- Casa al revés · attraction, Córdoba10 km
- Centro Experimental de la Guadua · museum, Córdoba12 km
- Valles (frailejones) · attraction, Cajamarca13 km
- En memoria del sacerdote Bernardo Torres · memorial, Calarcá14 km
- RECUCA, Recorrido de la Cultura Cafetera. · theme park, Calarcá15 km
- Estatua a Simón Bolívar · memorial, Génova15 km
- Homenaje a Matiz · memorial, Armenia19 km
- San Isidro · memorial, Sevilla20 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: Pijao

- 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

- El Eden Airport (AXM) · Armenia19 km
- Matecaña International Airport (PEI) · Pereira57 km

### Nearest railway station

Estación Montenegro (Montenegro), about 27 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:51) and shortest in Dec (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:01, sunset around 17:54).

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 Pijao

Open gazetteers list **7 villages, towns and localities** in Pijao. The largest with a recorded population: Génova (7,140) and Pijao (5,668). Settlements here lie between about 1,228 m and 3,186 m above sea level (median 1,673 m).

- Cañaveral
- Génova
- La Mariela
- La Palmera
- La Paloma
- Paraíso
- Pijao

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 Pijao

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

### Water

1 river or stream.

- Río Lejos

### Hills and mountains

2 hills.

- Alto Diamante · 3,481 m
- Alto Cedral · 2,464 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 Pijao and the best time to visit

In Pijao, the warmest month is Feb (average 16 °C) and the coolest is Jul (15 °C). About 1,632 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (194 mm) and the driest Jan (87 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to February and June to September**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 15 87 

Feb 16 104 

Mar 16 145 

Apr 15 193 

May 15 168 

Jun 15 113 

Jul 15 90 

Aug 15 91 

Sep 15 110 

Oct 15 194 

Nov 15 191 

Dec 15 146 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Pijao

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Ese Hospital Santa Ana De Pijao, Quindío · Pijao 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.33290&mlon=-75.70563#map=17/4.33290/-75.70563) 

Bank Banco Agrario · Pijao 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.33405&mlon=-75.70421#map=17/4.33405/-75.70421) 

ATM Servibanca ATM · Armenia 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.45279&mlon=-75.76798#map=17/4.45279/-75.76798) 

Petrol pump Estación La Española · Córdoba 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.39208&mlon=-75.68676#map=17/4.39208/-75.68676) 

Hotel Hostal colibri · Pijao 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.33315&mlon=-75.70351#map=17/4.33315/-75.70351) 

Mall Senior's Mall · Armenia 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.46969&mlon=-75.75387#map=17/4.46969/-75.75387) 

School Escuela Los Juanes (Pijao) · Pijao 6.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.33031&mlon=-75.74104#map=17/4.33031/-75.74104) 

College Escuela María Auxiliadora · Pijao 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.33468&mlon=-75.70529#map=17/4.33468/-75.70529) 

Police station Estación de Policía · Pijao 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.33457&mlon=-75.70319#map=17/4.33457/-75.70319) 

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 Pijao

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

- Hospitals2
- Banks1
- Hotels10
- Schools4
- Colleges and universities1
- Cinemas1
- Restaurants9
- 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 Quindio Department

- Armenia
- Buenavista
- Calarcá
- Circasia
- Córdoba
- Filandia
- Génova
- La Tebaida
- Montenegro
- Quimbaya
- Salento

## Quick answers

- Where is Pijao?In Quindio Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Pijao?5,482 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Pijao?About 38 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Pijao?About 22 people per km²
- What borders Pijao?Buenavista, Caicedonia, Cajamarca, Calarcá, Córdoba, Génova and Roncesvalles
- What is there to see in Pijao?Cascada, Finca Cafetera La Granada, La Reconstrucción
- What time zone is Pijao in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Pijao?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Pijao?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Pijao?7 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Pijao?Settlements lie between 1,228 m and 3,186 m
- What is the highest point in Pijao?Alto Diamante (3,481 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Pijao?January to February and June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Pijao?Ese Hospital Santa Ana De Pijao, Quindío, about 3.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Pijao?Banco Agrario, about 3.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Pijao?Servibanca ATM, about 19 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Pijao?Estación La Española, about 10 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Pijao?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Pijao?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Pijao?CO63548 (OCHA common operational dataset)