# La Victoria Municipality, Valle del Cauca Department

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Municipality · Valle del Cauca Department 

# La Victoria

La Victoria is a municipality of Colombia in Valle del Cauca Department. It had an estimated **12,251 people** in 2025 on 265 km² (about 46 per km²). 16 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 23 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 12,251people (2025)
- 265km²
- 23mapped services
- 942 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in La Victoria?

La Victoria had an estimated **12,251 people** in 2025 — 0.3% of Valle del Cauca Department, 613th of 1121 municipalities. There are 1,161 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Valle del Cauca Department figure of 1,161). Spread over 265 km², that is about **46 people per km²**, 571st of 1121 municipalities.

19.3% of people are children under 15 and 19.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 41 years (it is 34 across Valle del Cauca Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 62 children and older people.

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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 Victoria?

La Victoria lies in [Valle del Cauca Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 6 other municipalities: [La Tebaida](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/quindio/la-tebaida/), [La Unión](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/la-union/), [Montenegro](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/quindio/montenegro/), [Obando](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/obando/), [Roldanillo](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/roldanillo/) and [Zarzal](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/zarzal/). By area it is the 586th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 1.3% of [Valle del Cauca Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/). The centre of La Victoria is about 210 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 132 km from Cali, the main town of Valle del Cauca Department. The centre point is at 4.4851° N, 75.9748° 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 Victoria

### Nearby, outside La Victoria

- Parque Recreacional Obando · theme park, Obando9.7 km
- Antigua Estación de Caicedonia · ruins, Zarzal13 km
- Parque Nacional de la Uva · theme park, La Unión14 km
- La Riviera · zoo, La Unión14 km
- Museo de la Uva y el Vino · museum, La Unión14 km
- escuelita · attraction, Zarzal14 km
- Busto de Simón Bolivar · memorial, Toro18 km
- La Inmaculada · memorial, Toro18 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 Victoria

- 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) · Armenia23 km
- Matecaña International Airport (PEI) · Pereira45 km

### Nearest railway station

Alvares Salas (Zarzal), about 13 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:52) and shortest in Dec (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:03, sunset around 17:54).

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 Victoria

Open gazetteers list **16 villages, towns and localities** in La Victoria. The largest with a recorded population: La Victoria (11,064). Settlements here lie between about 908 m and 1,076 m above sea level (median 942 m).

- Bomba de Agua
- Contente
- Dávila
- El Banco
- Holanda
- Holguín
- La Cañada
- La Salmuera
- La Victoria
- Matazarza
- Miravalles
- Riveralta
- San José
- San Pedro
- Sinú
- Taguales

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 Victoria

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

### Water

1 river or stream.

- Río Espejo

### Getting around

1 airfield.

- Praga

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 Victoria and the best time to visit

In La Victoria, 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 Victoria

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital Nuestra Señora de los Santos · La Victoria 8.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.52528&mlon=-76.03775#map=17/4.52528/-76.03775) 

Bank La Victoria - | Banco de Bogotá - | Extensión de caja · La Victoria 8.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.52293&mlon=-76.03612#map=17/4.52293/-76.03612) 

ATM Davivienda · Montenegro 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.51481&mlon=-75.78478#map=17/4.51481/-75.78478) 

Petrol pump Estrella del Norte · La Victoria 7.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.54132&mlon=-76.00711#map=17/4.54132/-76.00711) 

Hotel Rosa Maria · La Victoria 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.50759&mlon=-76.00164#map=17/4.50759/-76.00164) 

Mall Plaza La Villa · Zarzal 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.39323&mlon=-76.07409#map=17/4.39323/-76.07409) 

School Obando Valle, Cancha Esc. General Santander · Obando 9.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.57255&mlon=-75.97552#map=17/4.57255/-75.97552) 

College Universidad del Valle · Zarzal 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.39658&mlon=-76.06782#map=17/4.39658/-76.06782) 

Police station Estación de Policía Obando · Obando 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.57648&mlon=-75.97478#map=17/4.57648/-75.97478) 

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 Victoria

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

- Hospitals2
- Banks3
- Petrol pumps3
- Hotels5
- Pharmacies3
- Restaurants7

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 Unión
- Obando
- Palmira
- Pradera
- Restrepo
- Riofrío
- Roldanillo
- San Pedro
- Sevilla
- Toro
- Trujillo
- Tuluá
- Ulloa
- Versalles
- Vijes
- Yotoco
- Yumbo
- Zarzal

## Quick answers

- Where is La Victoria?In Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia
- What is the population of La Victoria?12,251 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in La Victoria?About 41 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of La Victoria?About 46 people per km²
- What borders La Victoria?La Tebaida, La Unión, Montenegro, Obando, Roldanillo and Zarzal
- What is there to see in La Victoria?Parque Recreacional Obando, Antigua Estación de Caicedonia, Parque Nacional de la Uva, La Riviera
- What time zone is La Victoria in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in La Victoria?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in La Victoria?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in La Victoria?16 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of La Victoria?Settlements lie between 908 m and 1,076 m
- What is the best time to visit La Victoria?January to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to La Victoria?Hospital Nuestra Señora de los Santos, about 8.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to La Victoria?La Victoria - | Banco de Bogotá - | Extensión de caja, about 8.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to La Victoria?Davivienda, about 21 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to La Victoria?Estrella del Norte, about 7.2 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in La Victoria?2 mapped
- How many banks are in La Victoria?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in La Victoria?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of La Victoria?CO76403 (OCHA common operational dataset)