# Balboa Municipality, Risaralda Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Risaralda Department 

# Balboa

Balboa is a municipality of Colombia in Risaralda Department. It had an estimated **6,522 people** in 2025 on 119 km² (about 55 per km²). Its main town is Balboa. 15 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 7 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 6,522people (2025)
- 119km²
- 7mapped services
- 1,298 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Balboa?

Balboa had an estimated **6,522 people** in 2025 — 0.6% of Risaralda Department, 865th of 1121 municipalities. There are 885 women for every 1,000 men (below the Risaralda Department figure of 1,108). Spread over 119 km², that is about **55 people per km²**, 501st of 1121 municipalities.

20.2% of people are children under 15 and 14.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 39 years (it is 37 across Risaralda Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 54 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 Balboa?

Balboa lies in [Risaralda Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/risaralda/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 6 other municipalities: [Ansermanuevo](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/ansermanuevo/), [El Águila](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/el-aguila/), [La Celia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/risaralda/la-celia/), [La Virginia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/risaralda/la-virginia/), [Pereira](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/risaralda/pereira/) and [Santuario](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/risaralda/santuario/). By area it is the 880th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 3.4% of [Risaralda Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/risaralda/). The centre of Balboa is about 208 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 29 km from Pereira, the main town of Risaralda Department. The centre point is at 4.9234° N, 75.9361° 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 Balboa

### Nearby, outside Balboa

- Parque Mirador Las Cometas · viewpoint, La Virginia8.3 km
- Playa Rica · beach, Santuario8.6 km
- Sendero La Virgen · nature reserve, La Virginia12 km
- Ansermanuevo · viewpoint, Ansermanuevo14 km
- Cristo Rey · monument, Belalcázar15 km
- Monumento a la Virgen María · monument, Belalcázar16 km
- Mirador · viewpoint, Pereira18 km
- Parapente · attraction, Apía18 km
- Mirador · viewpoint, Pereira18 km
- Monumento a Mariscal Jorge Robledo · memorial, Cartago19 km
- Bioparque Ukumarí · zoo, Pereira19 km
- Andean Aviary · attraction, Pereira19 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: Balboa

- 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) · Pereira25 km
- La Nubia Airport (MZL) · Manizales54 km

### Nearest railway station

Antigua Estación del Tren Cartago (Cartago), about 20 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 Balboa

Open gazetteers list **15 villages, towns and localities** in Balboa. The largest with a recorded population: Balboa (2,302). Settlements here lie between about 898 m and 1,791 m above sea level (median 1,298 m).

- Balboa
- Cachipay
- La Candelaria
- La Montoya
- La Quiebra
- La Rosa
- Palogordo
- Portobelo
- San Antonio
- Tambores
- Tres Esquinas
- Vereda Carminales
- Vereda Chuscal
- Vereda CocoHondo
- Vereda La Cancha

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 Balboa

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

### Water

4 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Cuba
- Quebrada La Cascada
- Río Cañaveral
- Río Monos

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 Balboa and the best time to visit

In Balboa, 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 Balboa

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital BOMBEROS · Balboa 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.94922&mlon=-75.95833#map=17/4.94922/-75.95833) 

Bank Banco Agrario de Colombia · Balboa 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.95111&mlon=-75.95894#map=17/4.95111/-75.95894) 

ATM Cajero AVAL · Pereira 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.80369&mlon=-75.83183#map=17/4.80369/-75.83183) 

Petrol pump Estacion de Servicio Antioqueña · La Virginia 6.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.89568&mlon=-75.88238#map=17/4.89568/-75.88238) 

Hotel La Bombonera · La Virginia 6.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.89883&mlon=-75.88752#map=17/4.89883/-75.88752) 

Mall Castilla Plaza · Pereira 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.80306&mlon=-75.84654#map=17/4.80306/-75.84654) 

School COLEGIO SANTO DOMINGO SABIO · Balboa 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.94721&mlon=-75.96119#map=17/4.94721/-75.96119) 

College Institución Educativa Santa Ana de los caballeros · Ansermanuevo 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.79710&mlon=-75.99260#map=17/4.79710/-75.99260) 

Police station Estación de Policía Balboa · Balboa 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.95102&mlon=-75.95884#map=17/4.95102/-75.95884) 

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 Balboa

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

- Hospitals2
- Banks1
- Schools2
- Restaurants1
- 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 Risaralda Department

- Apía
- Belén de Umbría
- Dosquebradas
- Guática
- La Celia
- La Virginia
- Marsella
- Mistrató
- Pereira
- Pueblo Rico
- Quinchía
- Santa Rosa de Cabal
- Santuario

## Quick answers

- Where is Balboa?In Risaralda Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Balboa?6,522 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Balboa?About 39 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Balboa?About 55 people per km²
- What borders Balboa?Ansermanuevo, El Águila, La Celia, La Virginia, Pereira and Santuario
- What is there to see in Balboa?Parque Mirador Las Cometas, Playa Rica, Sendero La Virgen, Ansermanuevo
- What time zone is Balboa in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Balboa?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Balboa?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Balboa?15 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Balboa?Settlements lie between 898 m and 1,791 m
- What is the best time to visit Balboa?January to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Balboa?BOMBEROS, about 3.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Balboa?Banco Agrario de Colombia, about 4.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Balboa?Cajero AVAL, about 18 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Balboa?Estacion de Servicio Antioqueña, about 6.7 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Balboa?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Balboa?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Balboa?CO66075 (OCHA common operational dataset)