# La Unión Municipality, Valle del Cauca Department – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/la-union/

Municipality · Valle del Cauca Department 

# La Unión

La Unión is a municipality of Colombia in Valle del Cauca Department. It had an estimated **35,701 people** in 2025 on 121 km² (about 295 per km²). Its main town is La Unión. 14 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 64 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 35,701people (2025)
- 121km²
- 64mapped services
- 1,050 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in La Unión?

La Unión had an estimated **35,701 people** in 2025 — 0.8% of Valle del Cauca Department, 221st of 1121 municipalities. There are 1,171 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Valle del Cauca Department figure of 1,161). Spread over 121 km², that is about **295 people per km²**, 91st of 1121 municipalities.

21.6% of people are children under 15 and 13.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 35 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 ****2,288**

5–9 ****2,619**

10–14 ****2,790**

15–19 ****2,729**

20–24 ****2,564**

25–29 ****2,429**

30–34 ****2,311**

35–39 ****2,178**

40–44 ****2,217**

45–49 ****2,206**

50–54 ****2,163**

55–59 ****2,233**

60–64 ****2,083**

65–69 ****1,731**

70–74 ****1,296**

75–79 ****882**

80–84 ****529**

85–89 ****266**

90–94 ****118**

95+ ****49**

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 Unión?

La Unión lies in [Valle del Cauca Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 6 other municipalities: [El Dovio](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/el-dovio/), [La Victoria](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/la-victoria/), [Obando](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/obando/), [Roldanillo](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/roldanillo/), [Toro](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/toro/) and [Versalles](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/versalles/). By area it is the 875th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 0.6% of [Valle del Cauca Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/). The centre of La Unión is about 225 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 131 km from Cali, the main town of Valle del Cauca Department. The centre point is at 4.5371° N, 76.1125° 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 Unión

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in La Unión: 1 museum; 1 zoo; 1 theme park.

- Museo de la Uva y el Vino · museum
- La Riviera · zoo
- Parque Nacional de la Uva · theme park

### Nearby, outside La Unión

- La Inmaculada · memorial, Toro8.6 km
- Busto de Simón Bolivar · memorial, Toro8.6 km
- Calle del Encanto · attraction, El Dovio14 km
- YO AMO EL DOVIO · attraction, El Dovio14 km
- Las Tres Cruces · attraction, Roldanillo14 km
- Museo Rayo · museum, Roldanillo15 km
- escuelita · attraction, Zarzal16 km
- Parque Recreacional Obando · theme park, Obando16 km
- Resguardo Indigenas Jai Kera Wera · nature reserve, El Dovio17 km
- Roldanillo - El Pico · viewpoint, Roldanillo18 km
- Roldanillo - Aguapanela · viewpoint, Roldanillo18 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 Unión

- 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

- El Eden Airport (AXM) · Armenia39 km
- Matecaña International Airport (PEI) · Pereira51 km

### Nearest railway station

Zarzal (Zarzal), about 16 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:53) and shortest in Dec (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:03, sunset around 17:55).

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 Unión

Open gazetteers list **14 villages, towns and localities** in La Unión. The largest with a recorded population: La Unión (41,013). Settlements here lie between about 905 m and 1,688 m above sea level (median 1,050 m).

- Corcega
- El Lindero
- El Lucero
- El Valle
- La Campesina
- La Despensa
- La Unión
- Linderos
- Pajaro de Oro
- Quebradagrande
- Sabanazo
- San Luis
- San Pedro
- Santa Clara

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 Unión

Named natural and historic features inside La Unión, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

1 river or stream.

- Quebrada La Unión

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 Unión and the best time to visit

In La Unión, the warmest month is Aug (average 22 °C) and the coolest is Nov (20 °C). About 1,890 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (215 mm) and the driest Jan (112 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 21 112 

Feb 21 118 

Mar 21 152 

Apr 21 204 

May 22 188 

Jun 22 132 

Jul 22 122 

Aug 22 133 

Sep 22 138 

Oct 21 206 

Nov 20 215 

Dec 21 170 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from La Unión

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital IPS ESE Hospital Gonzalo Contreras · La Unión 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.53708&mlon=-76.10307#map=17/4.53708/-76.10307) 

Bank Bancamía · La Unión 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.53365&mlon=-76.10333#map=17/4.53365/-76.10333) 

ATM Banco Agrario · Roldanillo 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.41060&mlon=-76.15382#map=17/4.41060/-76.15382) 

Petrol pump La Cañada · La Victoria 8.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.51694&mlon=-76.04008#map=17/4.51694/-76.04008) 

Hotel Hotel Maxim · La Unión 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.53838&mlon=-76.10824#map=17/4.53838/-76.10824) 

Mall Centro Comercial La Viña · La Unión 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.53097&mlon=-76.10294#map=17/4.53097/-76.10294) 

School Liceo Campestre Bosque Andino · La Unión 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.53279&mlon=-76.10773#map=17/4.53279/-76.10773) 

College Colegio San José · La Unión 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.53076&mlon=-76.10319#map=17/4.53076/-76.10319) 

Police station Estación de Policía La Unión · La Unión 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.53265&mlon=-76.10263#map=17/4.53265/-76.10263) 

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 Unión

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

- Hospitals2
- Banks7
- Hotels16
- Shopping malls1
- Schools5
- Colleges and universities1
- Pharmacies3
- Restaurants25
- Police stations1
- Dental clinics3

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 Cerrito
- El Dovio
- El Águila
- Florida
- Ginebra
- Guacarí
- Guadalajara de Buga
- Jamundí
- La Cumbre
- La Victoria
- Obando
- Palmira
- Pradera
- Restrepo
- Riofrío
- Roldanillo
- San Pedro
- Sevilla
- Toro
- Trujillo
- Tuluá
- Ulloa
- Versalles
- Vijes
- Yotoco
- Yumbo
- Zarzal

## Quick answers

- Where is La Unión?In Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia
- What is the population of La Unión?35,701 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in La Unión?About 35 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of La Unión?About 295 people per km²
- What borders La Unión?El Dovio, La Victoria, Obando, Roldanillo, Toro and Versalles
- What is there to see in La Unión?La Riviera, Museo de la Uva y el Vino, Parque Nacional de la Uva
- What time zone is La Unión in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in La Unión?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in La Unión?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in La Unión?14 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of La Unión?Settlements lie between 905 m and 1,688 m
- What is the best time to visit La Unión?January to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to La Unión?IPS ESE Hospital Gonzalo Contreras, about 1.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to La Unión?Bancamía, about 1.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to La Unión?Banco Agrario, about 15 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to La Unión?La Cañada, about 8.3 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in La Unión?2 mapped
- How many banks are in La Unión?7 mapped
- What is the P-code of La Unión?CO76400 (OCHA common operational dataset)