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La Unión, Colombia
Valle del Cauca Department · Colombia
La Unión is a mid-size city in Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia with a population of 41,013. Elevation: 3,173 ft (967 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Unión
La Unión är en kommunhuvudort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Valle del Cauca, i den centrala delen av landet, 220 km väster om huvudstaden Bogotá. La Unión ligger 967 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 23 459.
People
Climate
| Population | 41,013 |
| Population Density | 768 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,173 ft (967 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.5328°, -76.1032° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Valle del Cauca Department |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.9 inches (1,775 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Unión
La Unión is a mid-size city in Colombia (Valle del Cauca Department) with a population of 41,013. The city sits at an elevation of 3,173 feet (967 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in La Unión
La Unión has an average annual temperature of 21.6°C (71°F). The hottest month is May (22.1°C), the coldest is Nov (20.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2179 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.8°F |
| 33% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 209 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,173 ft (967 m) |
| Area | 53.4 sq mi (138.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 768/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.5328°N, 76.1032°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1906 | BUENAVENTURA | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (87 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 87 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 88 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 95 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 109 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 8.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 7.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in |
La Unión has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 71°F in November to 73°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 69.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.2") and July the driest (3.4").
Colleges & Universities in La Unión
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camilo Torres | College | — | — |
| Colegio San José | College | — | — |
Schools in La Unión
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INSTITUCIÓN EDUCATIVA JUAN DE DIOS GIRÓN | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Técnico Diversificado Grajales | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near La Unión
11 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio El Mundo Del Rock | 70s, 80s | MP3 | |
| Emisora cultural de Pereira Remitió Antonio Cañarte | classic, musica tradicional | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| la super estación latina 104.1 armenia | 2000s, 70s | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Cafe Stereo 96.7 FM | crossover, cumbia | OGG 64 kbps | |
| Universitaria Estéreo 88.2 | cultural, hip-hop | AAC | |
| Celestial stereo pereira | cristiana, musica cristiana | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO UNO PEREIRA 94.7 FM | crossover, entretenimiento | AAC 125 kbps | |
| Celestial stereo link alterno | cristiana | MP3 128 kbps | |
| juventud Stereo 101.9 FM | crossover, local radio | MP3 | |
| Pereira Stereo | crossover, cumbia | MP3 | |
| Angular Stereo 97.2 FM | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in La Unión
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa del Virrey | ||||
| Museo de la Uva y el Vino | ||||
| Museo Rayo |
Libraries in La Unión
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustín Antonio Sarria | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca pública municipal El Cairo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Regional Víctor Manuel Patiño Rodríguez | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Naranjo | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Unión
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ara | |||||
| El tio | |||||
| Galería Principal | |||||
| Merca plaza | |||||
| Olimpica | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de mercado El Cairo |
Hotels in La Unión
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in La Unión
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in La Unión
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in La Unión
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in La Unión
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Unión
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in La Unión
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Unión
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Unión
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Eden Airport | AXM | Medium Airport |
| Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport | ULQ | Medium Airport |
| La Nubia Airport | MZL | Medium Airport |
| Matecaña International Airport | PEI | Medium Airport |
| Santa Ana Airport | CRC | Medium Airport |
| Chambimbal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Darien Calima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Cedrito Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Diamante Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Milagro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Elvira Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Risaralda Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Macarena 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 |
Post Offices in La Unión
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 4-72 La Unión |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Unión
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia San Jose |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
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What is the population of La Unión?
La Unión has a population of 41,013 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 768 people per square mile, spread across 53.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Unión?
La Unión 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 73°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.9 inches.