# Belén de Umbría Municipality, Risaralda Department – Villages

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Municipality · Risaralda Department 

# Belén de Umbría

Belén de Umbría is a municipality of Colombia in Risaralda Department. It had an estimated **25,775 people** in 2025 on 181 km² (about 143 per km²). Its main town is Belén de Umbría. 17 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 37 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 25,775people (2025)
- 181km²
- 37mapped services
- 1,475 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Belén de Umbría?

Belén de Umbría had an estimated **25,775 people** in 2025 — 2.6% of Risaralda Department, 327th of 1121 municipalities. There are 987 women for every 1,000 men (below the Risaralda Department figure of 1,108). Spread over 181 km², that is about **143 people per km²**, 186th of 1121 municipalities.

21.0% of people are children under 15 and 14.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 37 years (it is 37 across Risaralda Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 56 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,581**

5–9 ****1,851**

10–14 ****1,968**

15–19 ****1,853**

20–24 ****1,654**

25–29 ****1,590**

30–34 ****1,668**

35–39 ****1,648**

40–44 ****1,719**

45–49 ****1,646**

50–54 ****1,563**

55–59 ****1,624**

60–64 ****1,581**

65–69 ****1,383**

70–74 ****1,028**

75–79 ****679**

80–84 ****402**

85–89 ****199**

90–94 ****84**

95+ ****39**

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 Belén de Umbría?

Belén de Umbría lies in [Risaralda Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/risaralda/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 6 other municipalities: [Anserma](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/caldas/anserma/), [Apía](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/risaralda/apia/), [Guática](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/risaralda/guatica/), [Mistrató](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/risaralda/mistrato/), [Pueblo Rico](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/risaralda/pueblo-rico/) and [Viterbo](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/caldas/viterbo/). By area it is the 735th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 5.1% of [Risaralda Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/risaralda/). The centre of Belén de Umbría is about 208 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 46 km from Pereira, the main town of Risaralda Department. The centre point is at 5.1900° N, 75.8696° 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 Belén de Umbría

### Nearby, outside Belén de Umbría

- Vereda la maria · viewpoint, Viterbo7.0 km
- La línea · viewpoint, Pueblo Rico12 km
- Parapente · attraction, Apía14 km
- Playa Bonita · beach, Mistrató16 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: Belén de Umbría

- 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) · Pereira44 km
- La Nubia Airport (MZL) · Manizales48 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:50) 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 Belén de Umbría

Open gazetteers list **17 villages, towns and localities** in Belén de Umbría. The largest with a recorded population: Belén de Umbría (21,450). Settlements here lie between about 1,078 m and 1,716 m above sea level (median 1,475 m).

- Belén de Umbría
- Buenos Aíres
- Columbia
- El Abejero
- El Aguacate
- El Eden
- La Argentina
- La Delfa
- La Divisa
- La María
- La Nubia
- Montealegre
- Palo Redondo
- Peñas Blancas
- Puente Umbría
- Taparcal
- Umbría

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 Belén de Umbría

Named natural and historic features inside Belén de Umbría, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

3 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Andica
- Quebrada El Tigre
- Quebrada La Selya

### Hills and mountains

5 mountains; 2 hills.

- Alto de Pelahuevos · 2,930 m
- Alto de Serna · 2,903 m
- Alto de Cofre · 2,672 m
- Alto de Los Alpes · 2,039 m
- Filo El Abejero · 1,782 m
- Alto La Cristalina · 1,745 m
- Cuchilla de Taijara · 1,621 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 Belén de Umbría and the best time to visit

In Belén de Umbría, 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 Belén de Umbría

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital ESE Hospital San José · Belén de Umbría 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.20161&mlon=-75.87072#map=17/5.20161/-75.87072) 

Bank Bank of Bogotá · Belén de Umbría 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.20054&mlon=-75.86981#map=17/5.20054/-75.86981) 

ATM operador Bancolombia · Marsella 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.93720&mlon=-75.73862#map=17/4.93720/-75.73862) 

Petrol pump EDS Belén · Belén de Umbría 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.19736&mlon=-75.87009#map=17/5.19736/-75.87009) 

Hotel Hotel Guayacan Plaza · Belén de Umbría 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.20068&mlon=-75.86912#map=17/5.20068/-75.86912) 

Mall La Colmena Centro Comercial · Anserma 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.23363&mlon=-75.78619#map=17/5.23363/-75.78619) 

School Andres Escobar · Belén de Umbría 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.19797&mlon=-75.86822#map=17/5.19797/-75.86822) 

College Institución Educativa Técnico Agropecuario Taparcal · Belén de Umbría 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.16743&mlon=-75.86369#map=17/5.16743/-75.86369) 

Police station Estación de Policía Belén de Umbría · Belén de Umbría 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.20149&mlon=-75.86907#map=17/5.20149/-75.86907) 

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 Belén de Umbría

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

- Hospitals2
- Banks4
- Petrol pumps3
- Hotels8
- Schools9
- Colleges and universities1
- Restaurants7
- Police stations2
- 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 Risaralda Department

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

## Quick answers

- Where is Belén de Umbría?In Risaralda Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Belén de Umbría?25,775 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Belén de Umbría?About 37 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Belén de Umbría?About 143 people per km²
- What borders Belén de Umbría?Anserma, Apía, Guática, Mistrató, Pueblo Rico and Viterbo
- What is there to see in Belén de Umbría?Vereda la maria, La línea, Parapente, Playa Bonita
- What time zone is Belén de Umbría in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Belén de Umbría?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Belén de Umbría?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Belén de Umbría?17 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Belén de Umbría?Settlements lie between 1,078 m and 1,716 m
- What is the highest point in Belén de Umbría?Alto de Pelahuevos (2,930 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Belén de Umbría?January to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Belén de Umbría?ESE Hospital San José, about 1.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Belén de Umbría?Bank of Bogotá, about 1.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Belén de Umbría?operador Bancolombia, about 32 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Belén de Umbría?EDS Belén, about 0.8 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Belén de Umbría?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Belén de Umbría?4 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Belén de Umbría?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Belén de Umbría?CO66088 (OCHA common operational dataset)