# La Virginia Municipality, Risaralda Department – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/colombia/risaralda/la-virginia/ Municipality · Risaralda Department # La Virginia La Virginia is a municipality of Colombia in Risaralda Department. It had an estimated **29,382 people** in 2025 on 33 km² (about 896 per km²). Its main town is La Virginia. 3 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 68 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 29,382people (2025) - 32.8km² - 68mapped services - 947 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in La Virginia? La Virginia had an estimated **29,382 people** in 2025 — 2.9% of Risaralda Department, 284th of 1121 municipalities. There are 1,145 women for every 1,000 men (above the Risaralda Department figure of 1,108). Spread over 33 km², that is about **896 people per km²**, 32nd of 1121 municipalities. 19.3% of people are children under 15 and 13.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 36 years (it is 37 across Risaralda Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 49 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,714** 5–9 ****1,935** 10–14 ****2,013** 15–19 ****2,077** 20–24 ****2,189** 25–29 ****2,256** 30–34 ****2,220** 35–39 ****2,058** 40–44 ****2,037** 45–49 ****1,867** 50–54 ****1,699** 55–59 ****1,704** 60–64 ****1,589** 65–69 ****1,367** 70–74 ****1,062** 75–79 ****753** 80–84 ****466** 85–89 ****240** 90–94 ****97** 95+ ****30** 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 Virginia? La Virginia lies in [Risaralda Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/risaralda/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 5 other municipalities: [Balboa](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/risaralda/balboa/), [Belalcázar](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/caldas/belalcazar/), [Marsella](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/risaralda/marsella/), [Pereira](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/risaralda/pereira/) and [Santuario](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/risaralda/santuario/). By area it is the 1111th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 0.9% of [Risaralda Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/risaralda/). The centre of La Virginia is about 200 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 21 km from Pereira, the main town of Risaralda Department. The centre point is at 4.9030° N, 75.8591° 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 Virginia OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in La Virginia: 1 nature reserve; 1 viewpoint. - Sendero La Virgen · nature reserve - Parque Mirador Las Cometas · viewpoint ### Nearby, outside La Virginia - Cristo Rey · monument, Belalcázar11 km - Mirador · viewpoint, Pereira12 km - Monumento a la Virgen María · monument, Belalcázar12 km - Playa Rica · beach, Santuario12 km - Bioparque Ukumarí · zoo, Pereira12 km - Andean Aviary · attraction, Pereira12 km - Aldea masai · attraction, Pereira13 km - Module: Extinction is Forever · attraction, Pereira13 km - Parque Consotá · attraction, Pereira13 km - house the culture · museum, Marsella14 km - Mirador · viewpoint, Pereira14 km - Obelisco de la Villa Olímpica · attraction, Pereira16 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: La Virginia - 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) · Pereira17 km - La Nubia Airport (MZL) · Manizales46 km ### Nearest railway station Antigua Estación del Tren Cartago (Cartago), about 18 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 La Virginia Open gazetteers list **3 villages, towns and localities** in La Virginia. The largest with a recorded population: La Virginia (25,900). Settlements here lie between about 901 m and 1,023 m above sea level (median 947 m). - El Cairo - La Virginia - Puerto Dagua 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 Virginia Named natural and historic features inside La Virginia, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 2 rivers and streams. - Quebrada Guásimo - Río Risaralda ### Getting around 1 railway station. - Estación La Virginia 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 Virginia and the best time to visit In La Virginia, 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 La Virginia Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital IPS ESE Hospital San Pedro y San Pablo · La Virginia 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.90038&mlon=-75.87932#map=17/4.90038/-75.87932) Bank Banco Mundo Mujer · La Virginia 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.89651&mlon=-75.88200#map=17/4.89651/-75.88200) ATM Cajero AVAL · Pereira 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.80369&mlon=-75.83183#map=17/4.80369/-75.83183) Petrol pump Estación de Servicio La Virginia · La Virginia 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.88950&mlon=-75.87013#map=17/4.88950/-75.87013) Hotel Hotel Campestre Coconi · La Virginia 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.91300&mlon=-75.87007#map=17/4.91300/-75.87007) Mall Castilla Plaza · Pereira 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.80306&mlon=-75.84654#map=17/4.80306/-75.84654) School Institución Educativa Bernardo Arias Trujillo · La Virginia 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.88847&mlon=-75.86609#map=17/4.88847/-75.86609) College Universidad Autónoma de las Américas · Pereira 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.80715&mlon=-75.76231#map=17/4.80715/-75.76231) Police station Estación de Policía La Virginia · La Virginia 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.89608&mlon=-75.88221#map=17/4.89608/-75.88221) 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 Virginia Places mapped inside La Virginia in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Banks4 - Petrol pumps2 - Hotels30 - Schools6 - Pharmacies5 - Restaurants17 - Police stations1 - 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 - Belén de Umbría - Dosquebradas - Guática - La Celia - Marsella - Mistrató - Pereira - Pueblo Rico - Quinchía - Santa Rosa de Cabal - Santuario ## Quick answers - Where is La Virginia?In Risaralda Department, Colombia - What is the population of La Virginia?29,382 (2025 estimate) - What is the median age in La Virginia?About 36 years (2025 estimate) - What is the population density of La Virginia?About 896 people per km² - What borders La Virginia?Balboa, Belalcázar, Marsella, Pereira and Santuario - What is there to see in La Virginia?Parque Mirador Las Cometas, Sendero La Virgen - What time zone is La Virginia in?UTC−5 - What currency is used in La Virginia?Peso (COP) - What language is spoken in La Virginia?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in La Virginia?3 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of La Virginia?Settlements lie between 901 m and 1,023 m - What is the best time to visit La Virginia?January to February - Where is the nearest hospital to La Virginia?IPS ESE Hospital San Pedro y San Pablo, about 2.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to La Virginia?Banco Mundo Mujer, about 2.6 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to La Virginia?Cajero AVAL, about 11 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to La Virginia?Estación de Servicio La Virginia, about 1.9 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in La Virginia?2 mapped - How many banks are in La Virginia?4 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in La Virginia?2 mapped - What is the P-code of La Virginia?CO66400 (OCHA common operational dataset)