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Balboa, Colombia
Risaralda Department · Colombia
Balboa is a small town in Risaralda Department, Colombia with a population of 2,302. Elevation: 5,128 ft (1,563 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Balboa
Balboa is a town and municipality in the Department of Risaralda, Colombia, with a distance of approximately 53 kilometers from the capital Pereira. In 2023, the town had an estimated population of 6,510.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,302 |
| Population Density | 41 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,128 ft (1,563 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.9499°, -75.9583° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Risaralda Department |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 82.9 inches (2,105 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Balboa
Balboa is a small town in Colombia (Risaralda Department) with a population of 2,302. The city sits at an elevation of 5,128 feet (1,563 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Balboa
Balboa has an average annual temperature of 21.9°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.2°C), the coldest is Nov (21.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2461 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.2°F |
| 34% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 186 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,128 ft (1,563 m) |
| Area | 55.8 sq mi (144.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.9499°N, 75.9583°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Isabel (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 67 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 71 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 75 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 77 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 9.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 8.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 10.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 8.5 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in |
Balboa has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 71°F in October to 73°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 82.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.7") and January the driest (4.5").
Schools in Balboa
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llano Grande | - | - | - | - |
| COLEGIO SANTO DOMINGO SABIO | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Balboa
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia Salsa Dura | bomba, fania | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Colombia Urbana | hip hop, metadata | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Colombia Lounge | chill, chillout | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio El Mundo Del Rock | 70s, 80s | MP3 | |
| Emisora cultural de Pereira Remitió Antonio Cañarte | classic, musica tradicional | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Celestial stereo link alterno | cristiana | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Brisa FM 93.1 | baladas en español, crossover | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Mega (Pereira) 105.2 FM | entretenimiento, latino | AAC 125 kbps | |
| la super estación latina 104.1 armenia | 2000s, 70s | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| RADIO UNO PEREIRA 94.7 FM | crossover, entretenimiento | AAC 125 kbps | |
| Celestial stereo pereira | cristiana, musica cristiana | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Universitaria Estéreo 88.2 | cultural, hip-hop | AAC | |
| Cafe Stereo 96.7 FM | crossover, cumbia | OGG 64 kbps | |
| Angular Stereo 97.2 FM | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Pereira Stereo | crossover, cumbia | MP3 | |
| Colombia Crossover | bachata, caribe | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Colombia Pop Rock | 00s, 80s | AAC 128 kbps |
Museums in Balboa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa del Virrey | ||||
| house the culture |
Libraries in Balboa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Carlos Emilio Grajales | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa Cultural y Biblioteca Comfamiliar | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Cultural y Biblioteca Santuario - Comfamiliar Risaralda | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Crisol | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Crisol | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Naranjo | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Balboa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ara | |||||
| Central Mayorista de Alimentos Mercasa | |||||
| El tio | |||||
| La Placita | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de mercado |
Bus Stations in Balboa
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Balboa
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Balboa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Balboa
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Caraño Airport | UIB | Medium Airport |
| El Eden Airport | AXM | Medium Airport |
| La Nubia Airport | MZL | Medium Airport |
| Matecaña International Airport | PEI | Medium Airport |
| Santa Ana Airport | CRC | Medium Airport |
| El Cedrito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Diamante Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Elvira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Risaralda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Mesa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Palestina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Gaviotas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mandinga Airport | COG | Small Airport |
| Portugalito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Praga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rio Paila Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Marino Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Pablo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tierra Blanca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vegas Del Rio Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Balboa
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 4-72 Balboa |
Treatment Centers in Balboa
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| EPS Sanitas | ||
| EPS Sanitas |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Balboa
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia N.s.p.s |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Balboa
What is the population of Balboa?
Balboa has a population of 2,302 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 55.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Balboa?
Balboa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 186 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 82.9 inches.