# El Cerrito Municipality, Valle del Cauca Department – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/el-cerrito/

Municipality · Valle del Cauca Department 

# El Cerrito

El Cerrito is a municipality of Colombia in Valle del Cauca Department. It had an estimated **58,814 people** in 2025 on 442 km² (about 133 per km²). Its main town is El Cerrito. 105 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 112 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 58,814people (2025)
- 442km²
- 112mapped services
- 1,004 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in El Cerrito?

El Cerrito had an estimated **58,814 people** in 2025 — 1.3% of Valle del Cauca Department, 122nd of 1121 municipalities. There are 1,123 women for every 1,000 men (below the Valle del Cauca Department figure of 1,161). Spread over 442 km², that is about **133 people per km²**, 203rd of 1121 municipalities.

22.1% of people are children under 15 and 12.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 34 years (it is 34 across Valle del Cauca Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 54 children and older people.

0–4 ****4,074**

5–9 ****4,386**

10–14 ****4,503**

15–19 ****4,514**

20–24 ****4,394**

25–29 ****4,154**

30–34 ****3,918**

35–39 ****3,755**

40–44 ****3,889**

45–49 ****3,793**

50–54 ****3,494**

55–59 ****3,328**

60–64 ****3,025**

65–69 ****2,601**

70–74 ****2,026**

75–79 ****1,385**

80–84 ****817**

85–89 ****429**

90–94 ****208**

95+ ****87**

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 El Cerrito?

El Cerrito lies in [Valle del Cauca Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 7 other municipalities: [Ginebra](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/ginebra/), [Guacarí](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/guacari/), [Guadalajara de Buga](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/guadalajara-de-buga/), [Palmira](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/palmira/), [Rioblanco](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/tolima/rioblanco/), [Vijes](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/vijes/) and [Yotoco](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/yotoco/). By area it is the 408th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 2.1% of [Valle del Cauca Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/). The centre of El Cerrito is about 271 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 35 km from Cali, the main town of Valle del Cauca Department. The centre point is at 3.6866° N, 76.3412° 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 El Cerrito

OpenStreetMap lists 8 named sights in El Cerrito: 3 museums; 2 attractions; 2 beachs; 1 memorial.

- Casa Museo Hacienda El Paraiso · museum
- Hacienda El Paraiso · museum
- Museo de la Caña de Azúcar · museum
- Los Ceibos · beach
- Puerto amor · beach
- Baño · attraction
- Hacienda El Paraíso · attraction
- Efraín y Maria · memorial

### Nearby, outside El Cerrito

- Monumento Guillermo Becerra Cabal · monument, Palmira9.4 km
- Museo Aéreo Fénix · museum, Palmira16 km
- Museo de Mulaló · museum, Yumbo17 km
- Monumento Llanogrande · memorial, Palmira18 km
- Palmira a sus abuelos samanes · memorial, Palmira18 km
- Estatua Simón Bolívar · monument, Palmira18 km
- Monumento de las Bicicletas · memorial, Palmira18 km
- Chaman Malagan · memorial, Palmira18 km
- toro · memorial, Palmira18 km
- Mariposario · attraction, Palmira19 km
- monumento Aplanadora · memorial, Palmira19 km
- Bosque Municipal · attraction, Palmira19 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: El Cerrito

- 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

- Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO) · Cali17 km
- Gerardo Tobar López Airport (BUN) · Buenaventura73 km

### Nearest railway station

Palmira (Palmira), about 18 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 05:55) and shortest in Dec (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:03, sunset around 17:57).

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 El Cerrito

Open gazetteers list **105 villages, towns and localities** in El Cerrito. The largest with a recorded population: El Cerrito (38,390) and La Cumbre (2,432). Settlements here lie between about 739 m and 3,892 m above sea level (median 1,004 m).

- Alvecia
- Antonio Ricaurte
- Aquablanca
- Arauca
- Aují
- Balcones
- Berlin
- Betania
- Brisuela
- Canelo
- Capri
- Carrizal
- Ceilán
- Chinche Viejo
- Chontaduro Terronal
- Cueva Adentro
- Córcega
- El Albíon
- El Arado
- El Brillante
- El Castillo
- El Cerrito
- El Crucero
- El Fuerte
- El Guachal
- El Hatico
- El Martillo
- El Moral
- El Oinde
- El Palmar
- El Paraíso
- El Placer
- El Pomo
- El Rancho
- El Rosarío
- El Tesore
- El Trejito
- El Viaducto
- Finalfa
- Galicia
- Guacanal
- Génova
- Hacienda El Paraíso
- Ingenio Providencia
- La Albania
- La Argelia
- La Aurora
- La Ceja
- La Cristalina
- La Cumbre
- La Esperanza
- La Holanda
- La Lucha
- La Mansión
- La Merced
- La Monte Oscuro
- La Ovejera
- La Pajosa
- La Palma
- La Paz
- La Playa
- La Portada
- La Prensa
- La Quesería
- La Ramada
- La Tortuga
- La Unión
- La Ventura
- Las Lomita
- Las Merceditas
- Las Vegas
- Los Ceibos
- Los Sauces
- Lusitania
- Marsella
- Mesón
- Milan
- Naranjal
- Palmichala
- Piedechinche
- Piedra Gorda
- Potosí
- Risaralda
- Rosa Zárate
- Samaria
- San Agustin
- San Antonio
- San Carlos
- San Fernando
- San Gerardo
- San Jerónimo
- San Joaquín
- San Miguel
- San Rafael
- Santa Elena
- Santa Luisa
- Santa Rita
- Santa Rosalia
- Tenerife
- Toche
- Trapiche
- Trejo Plata
- Venecia
- Vesubio
- Zanjón Pampamá

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 El Cerrito

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

### Water

14 rivers and streams; 2 lakes.

- Ciénaga Ovejera
- Laguna La Negra
- Quebrada Albania
- Quebrada El Encanto
- Quebrada Las Auras
- Río Cerrito
- Río Coronado
- Río Teatino
- Río Zabaletas
- Zanjón Aguablanca
- Zanjón Amaimito
- Zanjón Culifunche
- Zanjón La Magdalena
- Zanjón Potoco
- Zanjón Trejo
- Zanjón Yaramul

### Hills and mountains

3 mountains.

- Alto del Castillo · 3,319 m
- Alto El Billar · 2,754 m
- Alto Las Guacas · 2,184 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 El Cerrito and the best time to visit

In El Cerrito, the warmest month is Mar (average 17 °C) and the coolest is Nov (16 °C). About 1,022 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (150 mm) and the driest Aug (38 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to March and May to September**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 16 56 

Feb 17 70 

Mar 17 96 

Apr 17 135 

May 16 110 

Jun 16 55 

Jul 16 42 

Aug 16 38 

Sep 17 52 

Oct 16 126 

Nov 16 150 

Dec 16 93 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from El Cerrito

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital San Rafael · El Cerrito 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.68889&mlon=-76.31419#map=17/3.68889/-76.31419) 

Bank Banco W · El Cerrito 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.68350&mlon=-76.31354#map=17/3.68350/-76.31354) 

ATM Banco de Bogotá · El Cerrito 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.68609&mlon=-76.31448#map=17/3.68609/-76.31448) 

Petrol pump La Viña · El Cerrito 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.69484&mlon=-76.31540#map=17/3.69484/-76.31540) 

Hotel Hacienda campestre Paraiso el EDEN · El Cerrito 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.69934&mlon=-76.32192#map=17/3.69934/-76.32192) 

Mall Simalusa · El Cerrito 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.68615&mlon=-76.31353#map=17/3.68615/-76.31353) 

School Centro Docente Santa Barbara · El Cerrito 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.68664&mlon=-76.32135#map=17/3.68664/-76.32135) 

College Instituto Técnico Laboral Sisnec · Guacarí 8.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.76343&mlon=-76.33126#map=17/3.76343/-76.33126) 

Police station Estación de Policía de Guacarí · Guacarí 8.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.76364&mlon=-76.33390#map=17/3.76364/-76.33390) 

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 El Cerrito

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

- Hospitals2
- Banks5
- ATMs3
- Petrol pumps6
- Hotels24
- Shopping malls2
- Schools14
- Colleges and universities1
- Pharmacies3
- Restaurants45
- Police stations1
- Dental clinics6

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 Valle del Cauca Department

- Alcalá
- Andalucía
- Ansermanuevo
- Argelia
- Bolívar
- Buenaventura
- Bugalagrande
- Caicedonia
- Cali
- Calima
- Candelaria
- Cartago
- Dagua
- El Cairo
- El Dovio
- El Águila
- Florida
- Ginebra
- Guacarí
- Guadalajara de Buga
- Jamundí
- La Cumbre
- La Unión
- La Victoria
- Obando
- Palmira
- Pradera
- Restrepo
- Riofrío
- Roldanillo
- San Pedro
- Sevilla
- Toro
- Trujillo
- Tuluá
- Ulloa
- Versalles
- Vijes
- Yotoco
- Yumbo
- Zarzal

## Quick answers

- Where is El Cerrito?In Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia
- What is the population of El Cerrito?58,814 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in El Cerrito?About 34 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of El Cerrito?About 133 people per km²
- What borders El Cerrito?Ginebra, Guacarí, Guadalajara de Buga, Palmira, Rioblanco, Vijes and Yotoco
- What is there to see in El Cerrito?Baño, Casa Museo Hacienda El Paraiso, Efraín y Maria, Hacienda El Paraiso
- What time zone is El Cerrito in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in El Cerrito?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in El Cerrito?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in El Cerrito?105 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of El Cerrito?Settlements lie between 739 m and 3,892 m
- What is the highest point in El Cerrito?Alto del Castillo (3,319 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit El Cerrito?December to March and May to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to El Cerrito?Hospital San Rafael, about 3.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to El Cerrito?Banco W, about 3.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to El Cerrito?Banco de Bogotá, about 3.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to El Cerrito?La Viña, about 3.0 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in El Cerrito?2 mapped
- How many banks are in El Cerrito?5 mapped
- How many ATMs are in El Cerrito?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in El Cerrito?6 mapped
- What is the P-code of El Cerrito?CO76248 (OCHA common operational dataset)