# Pueblo Rico Municipality, Risaralda Department – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/colombia/risaralda/pueblo-rico/

Municipality · Risaralda Department 

# Pueblo Rico

Pueblo Rico is a municipality of Colombia in Risaralda Department. It had an estimated **17,099 people** in 2025 on 614 km² (about 28 per km²). Its main town is Pueblo Rico. 6 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 17 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 17,099people (2025)
- 614km²
- 17mapped services
- 1,554 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Pueblo Rico?

Pueblo Rico had an estimated **17,099 people** in 2025 — 1.7% of Risaralda Department, 477th of 1121 municipalities. There are 970 women for every 1,000 men (below the Risaralda Department figure of 1,108). Spread over 614 km², that is about **28 people per km²**, 752nd of 1121 municipalities.

43.4% of people are children under 15 and 6.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 37 across Risaralda Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 101 children and older people.

0–4 ****2,818**

5–9 ****2,589**

10–14 ****2,013**

15–19 ****1,543**

20–24 ****1,213**

25–29 ****1,012**

30–34 ****925**

35–39 ****832**

40–44 ****783**

45–49 ****658**

50–54 ****551**

55–59 ****522**

60–64 ****462**

65–69 ****383**

70–74 ****298**

75–79 ****232**

80–84 ****145**

85–89 ****66**

90–94 ****33**

95+ ****15**

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 Pueblo Rico?

Pueblo Rico lies in [Risaralda Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/risaralda/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 7 other municipalities: [Apía](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/risaralda/apia/), [Bagadó](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/choco/bagado/), [Belén de Umbría](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/risaralda/belen-de-umbria/), [Mistrató](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/risaralda/mistrato/), [San José del Palmar](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/choco/san-jose-del-palmar/), [Santuario](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/risaralda/santuario/) and [Tadó](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/choco/tado/). By area it is the 307th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 17.3% of [Risaralda Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/risaralda/). The centre of Pueblo Rico is about 233 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 67 km from Pereira, the main town of Risaralda Department. The centre point is at 5.2904° N, 76.0699° 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 Pueblo Rico

OpenStreetMap lists 8 named sights in Pueblo Rico: 4 attractions; 2 viewpoints; 1 memorial; 1 waterfall.

- Quebrada Amurrupacito · waterfall
- La línea · viewpoint
- Taibá · viewpoint
- Balneario Amurrupa · attraction
- Punta Laura · attraction
- Quebrada La Clarita · attraction
- puente caído Amurrupa · attraction
- Último roble de Santa Cecilia · memorial

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: Pueblo Rico

- 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) · Pereira65 km
- La Nubia Airport (MZL) · Manizales73 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:51) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:04, 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 Pueblo Rico

Open gazetteers list **6 villages, towns and localities** in Pueblo Rico. The largest with a recorded population: Pueblo Rico (14,429). Settlements here lie between about 617 m and 1,906 m above sea level (median 1,554 m).

- La Palma
- Pueblo Rico
- Puerto de Oro
- Santa Cecilia
- Sausaguá
- Villa Claret

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 Pueblo Rico

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

### Water

3 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Chami
- Río Mistrató
- Río Tatamá

### Hills and mountains

2 mountains; 2 hills.

- Alto Las Palomas · 1,639 m
- Alto de Serna · 1,518 m
- Anamure · 1,155 m
- Cerro Cruce · 1,120 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 Pueblo Rico and the best time to visit

In Pueblo Rico, the warmest month is Feb (average 22 °C) and the coolest is Nov (20 °C). About 3,315 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (333 mm) and the driest Feb (179 mm). No month is both mild and dry, so plan around the rains.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 21 222 

Feb 22 179 

Mar 22 224 

Apr 21 295 

May 21 317 

Jun 22 262 

Jul 22 294 

Aug 22 333 

Sep 21 294 

Oct 21 296 

Nov 20 315 

Dec 21 286 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Pueblo Rico

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital San Rafael · Pueblo Rico 8.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.21997&mlon=-76.03209#map=17/5.21997/-76.03209) 

Bank Banco Agrario de Colombia · Pueblo Rico 8.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.22152&mlon=-76.03069#map=17/5.22152/-76.03069) 

Petrol pump EDS La Esperanza · Pueblo Rico 8.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.22141&mlon=-76.02890#map=17/5.22141/-76.02890) 

Hotel Eco lodge Montezuma · Pueblo Rico 7.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.22874&mlon=-76.08204#map=17/5.22874/-76.08204) 

Mall La Colmena Centro Comercial · Anserma 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.23363&mlon=-75.78619#map=17/5.23363/-75.78619) 

School Centro de Desarrollo Infantil - CDI · Pueblo Rico 9.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.21752&mlon=-76.03362#map=17/5.21752/-76.03362) 

College Institución Educativa La Inmaculada San Antonio del Chamí · Mistrató 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.41622&mlon=-75.90569#map=17/5.41622/-75.90569) 

Police station Estacion de Policia Pueblo Rico · Pueblo Rico 8.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.22151&mlon=-76.03089#map=17/5.22151/-76.03089) 

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 Pueblo Rico

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

- Hospitals2
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels4
- Schools6
- Pharmacies1
- 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
- Balboa
- Belén de Umbría
- Dosquebradas
- Guática
- La Celia
- La Virginia
- Marsella
- Mistrató
- Pereira
- Quinchía
- Santa Rosa de Cabal
- Santuario

## Quick answers

- Where is Pueblo Rico?In Risaralda Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Pueblo Rico?17,099 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Pueblo Rico?About 19 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Pueblo Rico?About 28 people per km²
- What borders Pueblo Rico?Apía, Bagadó, Belén de Umbría, Mistrató, San José del Palmar, Santuario and Tadó
- What is there to see in Pueblo Rico?Balneario Amurrupa, La línea, Punta Laura, Quebrada Amurrupacito
- What time zone is Pueblo Rico in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Pueblo Rico?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Pueblo Rico?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Pueblo Rico?6 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Pueblo Rico?Settlements lie between 617 m and 1,906 m
- What is the highest point in Pueblo Rico?Alto Las Palomas (1,639 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- Where is the nearest hospital to Pueblo Rico?Hospital San Rafael, about 8.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Pueblo Rico?Banco Agrario de Colombia, about 8.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Pueblo Rico?EDS La Esperanza, about 8.9 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Pueblo Rico?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Pueblo Rico?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Pueblo Rico?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Pueblo Rico?CO66572 (OCHA common operational dataset)