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La Celia, Colombia

Risaralda Department · Colombia

La Celia is a small town in Risaralda Department, Colombia with a population of 4,940. Elevation: 4,567 ft (1,392 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,940 Population 89/sq mi density
4,567 ft Elevation 1,392 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
88.5 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About La Celia

La Celia

La Celia is a town and municipality in the Department of Risaralda, Colombia. About 67 km away from the capital Pereira. It belongs to the central-western region of the country and the Western Slope of Risaralda, noted for its agricultural and livestock production.

People

Population4,940
Density89/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain88.5 in/yr
Sunny Days175/yr
Elevation4,567 ft (1,392 m)
Population4,940
Population Density89 / sq mi
Elevation4,567 ft (1,392 m)
Coordinates5.0033°, -76.0036°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceRisaralda Department
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation88.5 inches (2,249 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Celia

La Celia is a small town in Colombia (Risaralda Department) with a population of 4,940. The city sits at an elevation of 4,567 feet (1,392 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.5 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

La Celia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,567 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above Colombia avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days175 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,567 ft (1,392 m)
Area55.8 sq mi (144.5 km²)
Population Density89/sq mi
Coordinates5.0033°N, 76.0036°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.5"
133% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.38"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.88"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

368 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 M6.8 131 km
Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 50 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 122 km
Feb 8, 1995 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia M6.4 121 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 68 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 55 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 58 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 126 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 46 km
Feb 19, 1997 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia M5.8 73 km
Aug 27, 2023 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.7 84 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 34 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 79 km
Jan 5, 2014 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia M5.5 87 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 55 km
Sep 11, 1996 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia M5.3 105 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 146 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 29 km
Sep 14, 2023 9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.2 85 km
Oct 12, 1993 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia M5.2 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Isabel (74 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 74 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 76 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 79 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 84 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
February 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in Driest
March 55°F (13°C) 6.5 in Warmest
April 55°F (13°C) 9.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 10.5 in
June 55°F (13°C) 6.8 in
July 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in
August 55°F (13°C) 6.4 in
September 54°F (12°C) 7.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 11.4 in Coldest, Wettest
November 54°F (12°C) 8.9 in
December 54°F (12°C) 6.4 in

La Celia has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 54°F in October to 55°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 88.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.4") and February the driest (4.9").

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Schools in La Celia

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
La Linda - - - -
La Esperanza - - - -
Patio Bonito - - - -
La Secreta - - - -
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Radio Stations near La Celia

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

Libraries in La Celia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Carlos Emilio Grajales0.0
Biblioteca pública municipal El Cairo0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Centro Cultural y Biblioteca Santuario - Comfamiliar Risaralda0.0
Library Crisol0.0
Library Crisol0.0

Farmers Markets in La Celia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ara
Central Mayorista de Alimentos Mercasa
Galeria Municipal
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado El Cairo

Bus Stations in La Celia

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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

Banks in La Celia

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario de Colombia

Stadiums & Teams in La Celia

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Celia

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Caraño AirportUIBMedium Airport
El Eden AirportAXMMedium Airport
La Nubia AirportMZLMedium Airport
Matecaña International AirportPEIMedium Airport
Santa Ana AirportCRCMedium 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 AirportCOGSmall Airport
Portugalito Airport-Small Airport
Praga Airport-Small Airport
Rio Paila Airport-Small Airport
San Marino Airport-Small Airport
Tierra Blanca Airport-Small Airport
Vegas Del Rio Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in La Celia

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
4-72 La Celia

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Celia

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
La Esperanza
Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Parroquia San José

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,624 m (5,328 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 La Celia

What is the population of La Celia?

La Celia has a population of 4,940 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 89 people per square mile, spread across 55.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Celia?

La Celia has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 175 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.5 inches.

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