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Belalcázar, Colombia

Caldas Department · Colombia

Belalcázar is a small city in Caldas Department, Colombia with a population of 9,690. Elevation: 5,220 ft (1,591 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,690 Population 168/sq mi density
5,220 ft Elevation 1,591 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
82.9 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Belalcázar

Belalcázar

Viterbo är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Caldas, i den centrala delen av landet, 200 km väster om huvudstaden Bogotá. Viterbo ligger 976 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 15 216.

People

Population9,690
Density168/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain82.9 in/yr
Sunny Days186/yr
Elevation5,220 ft (1,591 m)
Population9,690
Population Density168 / sq mi
Elevation5,220 ft (1,591 m)
Coordinates4.9953°, -75.8128°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCaldas Department
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation82.9 inches (2,106 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Belalcázar

Belalcázar is a small city in Colombia (Caldas Department) with a population of 9,690. The city sits at an elevation of 5,220 feet (1,591 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Belalcázar

Belalcázar 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.2°C / 72°F 18.9° / 25.6° 125.6
Feb 22.1°C / 72°F 18.8° / 25.4° 155.1
Mar 22.1°C / 72°F 18.7° / 25.5° 253.5
Apr 21.8°C / 71°F 18.5° / 25.1° 254.5
May 22°C / 72°F 18.7° / 25.2° 251.8
Jun 21.5°C / 71°F 18.2° / 24.9° 200.6
Jul 22.1°C / 72°F 18.7° / 25.5° 136.5
Aug 22.2°C / 72°F 18.9° / 25.5° 123.3
Sep 21.8°C / 71°F 18.2° / 25.3° 172.1
Oct 21.6°C / 71°F 18.3° / 24.9° 279.8
Nov 21.4°C / 71°F 18.3° / 24.4° 299.6
Dec 21.6°C / 71°F 18.5° / 24.8° 208.7
Belalcázar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 186 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,220 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.0°F
30% above Colombia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days186 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,220 ft (1,591 m)
Area57.5 sq mi (149.0 km²)
Population Density168/sq mi
Coordinates4.9953°N, 75.8128°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.9"
118% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.55"
Driest Month (Jul) 4.37"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

351 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 128 km
Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 31 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 119 km
Feb 8, 1995 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia M6.4 134 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 60 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 42 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 66 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 26 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 126 km
Feb 19, 1997 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia M5.8 89 km
Aug 27, 2023 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.7 104 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 28 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 71 km
Jan 5, 2014 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia M5.5 104 km
Sep 11, 1996 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia M5.3 118 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 37 km
Sep 14, 2023 9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.2 106 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 141 km
Oct 12, 1993 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia M5.2 128 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Isabel (53 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 53 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 55 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 59 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 65 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
February 71°F (21°C) 4.9 in
March 71°F (22°C) 6.6 in Warmest
April 70°F (21°C) 9.1 in
May 70°F (21°C) 9.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 7.4 in
October 69°F (21°C) 10.6 in Coldest, Wettest
November 69°F (21°C) 9.1 in
December 70°F (21°C) 5.7 in

Belalcázar has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in October to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 82.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.6") and July the driest (4.4").

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Schools in Belalcázar

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
El Aguila
Institución Educativa Cristo Rey
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Radio Stations near Belalcázar

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 Belalcázar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa del Virrey
house the culture
Museo de Arte de Pereira
Museo del Café - Hacienda el Sinaí

Libraries in Belalcázar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca infantil y juvenil Confamiliares0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Carlos Emilio Grajales0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Eusebio Caro0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Eusebio Caro0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Eusebio Caro0.0
Casa Cultural y Biblioteca Comfamiliar0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Centro Cultural y Biblioteca Santuario - Comfamiliar Risaralda0.0
Library Crisol0.0
Library Crisol0.0
Library Ramón Correa Mejia0.0
Library Ramón Correa Mejia0.0
Library Ramón Correa Mejia0.0
Libreria Naranjo0.0

Farmers Markets in Belalcázar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ara
Central Mayorista de Alimentos Mercasa
Galeria Municipal
Galería Municipal de Chinchiná
La Placita
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de Mercado Los Fundadores

Monuments in Belalcázar

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cristo Rey
Monumento a la Virgen María

Bus Stations in Belalcázar

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Flota Occidental S.A.
Sociedad de Transportadores de La Virginia S.A.

Gas Stations in Belalcázar

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Servicio Acapulco

Banks in Belalcázar

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario de Colombia

Stadiums & Teams in Belalcázar

TeamLeagueDivision
Cancha de Raquetball

Airports Near Belalcázar

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Eden AirportAXMMedium Airport
La Nubia AirportMZLMedium Airport
Matecaña International AirportPEIMedium Airport
Perales AirportIBEMedium Airport
Santa Ana AirportCRCMedium Airport
Cruz Verde AirportSmall Airport
El Cedrito AirportSmall Airport
El Diamante AirportSmall Airport
El Escobal AirportSmall Airport
Guadalaja AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda La Elvira AirportSmall Airport
Hato De Opia AirportSmall Airport
Ingenio Risaralda AirportSmall Airport
La Mesa AirportSmall Airport
La Palestina AirportSmall Airport
Las Gaviotas AirportSmall Airport
Pensilvania AirportSmall Airport
Portugalito AirportSmall Airport
Potrerito AirportSmall Airport
Praga AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Grande AirportSmall Airport
Rio Paila AirportSmall Airport
San Marino AirportSmall Airport
Tierra Blanca AirportSmall Airport
Vegas Del Rio AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Belalcázar

20 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cimder
Clínica de fracturas Ltda
Clínica de fracturas Ltda
Clinica Risaralda
Clinica Risaralda
Coomeva EPS
Coomeva EPS
El Lago
El Lago
EPS Sanitas
EPS Sanitas
Inyectología El Lago
Inyectología El Lago
IPS San Sebastian
IPS San Sebastian
La Liga
La Liga
QUIROX
Unidad Renal RTS
Unidad Renal RTS

Churches & Religious Organizations in Belalcázar

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia María Inmaculada

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,275 m (4,183 ft)

🇨🇴 About Colombia

Capital Bogota
Population 49,648,685
Area 1,138,910 km²
GDP (USD) $366,291,836,138
GDP per capita $7,001
HDI 0.758
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 77.3%
Urban population 78.3%
Currency COP (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +57
TLD .co
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Colombia

18 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Jan 12 Epiphany Día de los Reyes Magos
Mar 23 Saint Joseph's Day Día de San José
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Primero de Mayo
May 18 Ascension Day Ascensión del señor
Jun 8 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jun 15 Sacred Heart Sagrado Corazón
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 20 Declaration of Independence Declaracion de la Independencia de Colombia
Aug 7 Battle of Boyacá Batalla de Boyacá
Aug 17 Assumption of Mary La Asunción
Oct 12 Columbus Day Día de la Raza
Nov 2 All Saints’ Day Dia de los Santos
Nov 16 Independence of Cartagena Independencia de Cartagena
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception La Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Belalcázar

What is the population of Belalcázar?

Belalcázar has a population of 9,690 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 168 people per square mile, spread across 57.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Belalcázar?

Belalcázar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 186 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 82.9 inches.

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