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La Virginia, Colombia
Risaralda Department · Colombia
La Virginia is a small city in Risaralda Department, Colombia with a population of 25,900. Elevation: 2,956 ft (901 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Virginia
La Virginia (Spanish pronunciation: [la βiɾˈxinja] is a town and municipality in the Department of Risaralda, Colombia. About 50 km away from the capital Pereira. In 2023 the town had an estimated population of 28,488.
People
Climate
| Population | 25,900 |
| Population Density | 55 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,956 ft (901 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.8997°, -75.8825° |
| 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 La Virginia
La Virginia is a small city in Colombia (Risaralda Department) with a population of 25,900. The city sits at an elevation of 2,956 feet (901 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 La Virginia
La Virginia 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 | 2,956 ft (901 m) |
| Area | 469.3 sq mi (1,215.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.8997°N, 75.8825°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Isabel (58 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 58 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 62 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 67 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 69 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 |
La Virginia 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 La Virginia
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Cauquillo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Gabriela Mistral | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Bernardo Arias Trujillo | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Alfonso López Pumarejo | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near La Virginia
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 La Virginia
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa del Virrey | ||||
| house the culture | ||||
| Museo Arte y Cultura Universal | ||||
| Museo de Arte de Pereira | ||||
| Museo del Café - Hacienda el Sinaí |
Libraries in La Virginia
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca infantil y juvenil Confamiliares | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Library Ramón Correa Mejia | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Ramón Correa Mejia | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Ramón Correa Mejia | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Naranjo | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Virginia
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ara | |||||
| Central Mayorista de Alimentos Mercasa | |||||
| El tio | |||||
| La Placita | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de mercado |
Hotels in La Virginia
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in La Virginia
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in La Virginia
9 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Virginia
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in La Virginia
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Virginia
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Cancha de Raquetball |
Airports Near La Virginia
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Eden Airport | AXM | Medium Airport |
| La Nubia Airport | MZL | Medium Airport |
| Matecaña International Airport | PEI | Medium Airport |
| Perales Airport | IBE | Medium Airport |
| Santa Ana Airport | CRC | Medium Airport |
| Cruz Verde Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Cedrito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Diamante Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guadalaja 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 |
| Pensilvania Airport | - | 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 La Virginia
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 4-72 La Virginia |
Treatment Centers in La Virginia
21 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Salud | ||
| 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 La Virginia
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of La Virginia?
La Virginia has a population of 25,900 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 469.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Virginia?
La Virginia 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.