# Alpujarra Municipality, Tolima Department – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/colombia/tolima/alpujarra/ Municipality · Tolima Department # Alpujarra Alpujarra is a municipality of Colombia in Tolima Department. It had an estimated **4,493 people** in 2025 on 502 km² (about 9.0 per km²). Its main town is Alpujarra. 134 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 12 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 4,493people (2025) - 502km² - 12mapped services - 1,173 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Alpujarra? Alpujarra had an estimated **4,493 people** in 2025 — 0.3% of Tolima Department, 972nd of 1121 municipalities. There are 944 women for every 1,000 men (below the Tolima Department figure of 1,026). Spread over 502 km², that is about **9.0 people per km²**, 1021st of 1121 municipalities. 20.1% of people are children under 15 and 18.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 41 years (it is 35 across Tolima Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 63 children and older people. 0–4 ****253** 5–9 ****305** 10–14 ****343** 15–19 ****334** 20–24 ****292** 25–29 ****244** 30–34 ****218** 35–39 ****219** 40–44 ****250** 45–49 ****280** 50–54 ****297** 55–59 ****314** 60–64 ****303** 65–69 ****268** 70–74 ****201** 75–79 ****144** 80–84 ****106** 85–89 ****71** 90–94 ****37** 95+ ****10** 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 Alpujarra? Alpujarra lies in [Tolima Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/tolima/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 5 other municipalities: [Baraya](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/huila/baraya/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/huila/colombia/), [Dolores](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/tolima/dolores/), [Natagaima](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/tolima/natagaima/) and [Villavieja](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/huila/villavieja/). By area it is the 371st largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 2.1% of [Tolima Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/tolima/). The centre of Alpujarra is about 164 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 120 km from Ibagué, the main town of Tolima Department. The centre point is at 3.3945° N, 74.9215° 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 Alpujarra OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Alpujarra: 2 memorials. - virgen · memorial - virgen · memorial ### Nearby, outside Alpujarra - Filo de la Cruz · monument, Colombia14 km - Virgen · memorial, Dolores16 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: Alpujarra - 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 - Benito Salas Airport (NVA) · Neiva64 km - Perales Airport (IBE) · Ibagué117 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 05:50) and shortest in Dec (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 05:56, sunset around 17:52). 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 Alpujarra Open gazetteers list **134 villages, towns and localities** in Alpujarra. The largest with a recorded population: Santa Isabel (6,382). Settlements here lie between about 460 m and 2,029 m above sea level (median 1,173 m). - Agua Caliente - Albania - Alpes - Alpujarra - Altamira - Ambalamita - Ameses - Arada - Aradita - Archiral - Belinda - Bellavista - Boquerón - Borrachero - Buenavista - Buenos Aires - Buitrera - Capelianía - Casino - El Alivio - El Alto - El Barro - El Barzal - El Bolsillo - El Caimán - El Caney - El Carmen - El Coco - El Confin - El Coposo - El Dinde - El Diviso - El Encanto - El Hato - El Hoyo - El Mango - El Pantano - El Paraiso - El Pedregal - El Pital - El Roblal - El Rodeo - El Salado - El Salto - El Silencio - El Totumo - El Vaticano - El Volcan - Gramadero - Guarumo - Guasimal - Gutierrez - Hacienda Alpujarrita - La Aguada - La Arada - La Arenera - La Brisa - La Campana - La Cañada - La Cruz - La Cumbre - La Esmeralda - La Esperanza - La Estrella - La Florida - La Frutosa - La Granja - La Lindosa - La Marina - La Mercedes - La Miel - La Mielecita - La Milesita - La Mina - La Palma - La Palmita - La Parada - La Pedregosa - La Rinconada - La Tribuna - La Turena - Las Brisas - Las Cruces - Las Delicias - Las Lajas - Las Mercedes - Las Mesetas - Las Torres - Llano Galindo - Llano Hondo - Loma Lisa - Los Alpes - Los Ameses - Los Arrayanes - Los Comejenes - Los Hornitos - Los Magueses - Los Mangos - Los Medios - Los Pantanos - Los Planes - Los Rastrojos - Los Tanques - Madroñal - Maguesa - Mata de Guadúa - Matadero - Mirador - Montecristo - Montevideo - Palmichal - Patio Bonito - Potrerillos - Potrerito - Samaria - San Antonio - San Joaquín - San Jorge - San Lorenzo - San Luis - San Luís - San Pablo - San Pedro - San Raulal - San Roque - San Simón - Santa Barbara - Santa Isabel - Santana - Tres Esquinas - Vallecito - Vega Grande - Vega Seca - Villa Narvaez 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 Alpujarra Named natural and historic features inside Alpujarra, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 63 rivers and streams. - Quebrada Agua Blanca - Quebrada Agua de Dios - Quebrada Aguafría - Quebrada Aguas Coldas - Quebrada Barandillas - Quebrada Bermejo - Quebrada Botijas - Quebrada Carpintero - Quebrada Doche - Quebrada El Canelo - Quebrada El Carbón - Quebrada El Consuelo - Quebrada El Guadual - Quebrada El Guayabo - Quebrada El Guayabo - Quebrada El Jagual - Quebrada El Limón - Quebrada El Limón - Quebrada El Lindero - Quebrada El Lindero - Quebrada El Lindero - Quebrada El Llano - Quebrada El Macal - Quebrada El Pital …and 39 more. ### Hills and mountains 15 mountains; 10 hills. - Filo de San Pedro · 1,955 m - Filo La Aradita · 1,852 m - Cerro Potrerillo · 1,618 m - Loma Jabian · 1,580 m - Loma El Peligro · 1,544 m - Cerro El Peligro · 1,512 m - Cerro El Boquerón · 1,509 m - Loma Redonda · 1,447 m - Alto El Limón · 1,430 m - Loma Piedras Negras · 1,419 m - Cerro Potrerito · 1,376 m - Loma Mangafalsa · 1,339 m - Alto Los Colorados · 1,327 m - Alto Saca Tierra · 1,284 m - Loma Rodeo Grande · 1,223 m - Loma La Buitrera · 1,198 m - Loma El Mesón · 1,143 m - Loma El Rodeo · 1,134 m - Loma Las Majadas · 1,133 m - Cerro de la Cruz · 1,095 m - Loma de Majadas · 1,066 m - Loma Pan del Oso · 1,062 m - Loma Las Moradas · 950 m - Cerro Bizcochuelo · 910 m …and 1 more. 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 Alpujarra and the best time to visit In Alpujarra, the warmest month is Sep (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jun (24 °C). About 1,406 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (187 mm) and the driest Aug (58 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 25 64 Feb 26 86 Mar 25 140 Apr 25 178 May 24 162 Jun 24 98 Jul 24 76 Aug 25 58 Sep 26 73 Oct 25 159 Nov 24 187 Dec 24 126 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Alpujarra Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Hospital San Isidro · Alpujarra 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.39209&mlon=-74.93287#map=17/3.39209/-74.93287) Bank Banco Agrario · Alpujarra 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.39079&mlon=-74.93364#map=17/3.39079/-74.93364) ATM punto inicio AP · Baraya 37 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.06886&mlon=-74.84559#map=17/3.06886/-74.84559) Petrol pump Estación de Servicio · Alpujarra 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.39093&mlon=-74.93500#map=17/3.39093/-74.93500) Hotel hotel bartolome · Alpujarra 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.39089&mlon=-74.93318#map=17/3.39089/-74.93318) Mall Mall Las Falabellas · Colombia 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.46018&mlon=-74.71557#map=17/3.46018/-74.71557) School IE. Tec Felisa Suárez de Ortiz · Alpujarra 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.39538&mlon=-74.93104#map=17/3.39538/-74.93104) Police station Estacion de Policia · Alpujarra 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.39034&mlon=-74.93271#map=17/3.39034/-74.93271) 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 Alpujarra Places mapped inside Alpujarra in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals1 - Banks1 - Petrol pumps2 - Hotels2 - Schools4 - Police stations2 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 Tolima Department - Alvarado - Ambalema - Anzoátegui - Armero - Ataco - Cajamarca - Carmen de Apicalá - Casabianca - Chaparral - Coello - Coyaima - Cunday - Dolores - Espinal - Falan - Flandes - Fresno - Guamo - Herveo - Honda - Ibagué - Icononzo - Lérida - Líbano - Melgar - Murillo - Natagaima - Ortega - Palocabildo - Piedras - Planadas - Prado - Purificación - Rioblanco - Roncesvalles - Rovira - Saldaña - San Antonio - San Luis - San Sebastián de Mariquita - Santa Isabel - Suárez - Valle de San Juan - Venadillo - Villahermosa - Villarrica ## Quick answers - Where is Alpujarra?In Tolima Department, Colombia - What is the population of Alpujarra?4,493 (2025 estimate) - What is the median age in Alpujarra?About 41 years (2025 estimate) - What is the population density of Alpujarra?About 9.0 people per km² - What borders Alpujarra?Baraya, Colombia, Dolores, Natagaima and Villavieja - What is there to see in Alpujarra?virgen, virgen - What time zone is Alpujarra in?UTC−5 - What currency is used in Alpujarra?Peso (COP) - What language is spoken in Alpujarra?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Alpujarra?134 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Alpujarra?Settlements lie between 460 m and 2,029 m - What is the highest point in Alpujarra?Filo de San Pedro (1,955 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Alpujarra?January to February and June to September - Where is the nearest hospital to Alpujarra?Hospital San Isidro, about 1.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Alpujarra?Banco Agrario, about 1.4 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Alpujarra?punto inicio AP, about 37 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Alpujarra?Estación de Servicio, about 1.5 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Alpujarra?1 mapped - How many banks are in Alpujarra?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Alpujarra?2 mapped - What is the P-code of Alpujarra?CO73024 (OCHA common operational dataset)