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Marsella, Colombia

Risaralda Department · Colombia

Marsella is a small city in Risaralda Department, Colombia with a population of 15,455. Elevation: 5,062 ft (1,543 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

15,455 Population 21,768/sq mi density
5,062 ft Elevation 1,543 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
82.9 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Marsella

Marsella

Marsella or Marseille is a town and municipality in the Department of Risaralda in Colombia. About 30 km away from the capital Pereira. In 2023 the town had an estimated population of 17,208.

People

Population15,455
Density21,768/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain82.9 in/yr
Sunny Days186/yr
Elevation5,062 ft (1,543 m)
Population15,455
Population Density21,768 / sq mi
Elevation5,062 ft (1,543 m)
Coordinates4.9372°, -75.7378°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceRisaralda 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 Marsella

Marsella is a small city in Colombia (Risaralda Department) with a population of 15,455. The city sits at an elevation of 5,062 feet (1,543 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 Marsella

Marsella 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
Marsella 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 5,062 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

Elevation5,062 ft (1,543 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density21,768/sq mi
Coordinates4.9372°N, 75.7378°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

350 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 M6.8 121 km
Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 29 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 112 km
Feb 8, 1995 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia M6.4 135 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 53 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 68 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 31 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 24 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 121 km
Feb 19, 1997 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia M5.8 94 km
Aug 27, 2023 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.7 114 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 25 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 63 km
Jan 5, 2014 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia M5.5 109 km
Sep 11, 1996 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia M5.3 120 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 35 km
Oct 12, 1993 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia M5.2 129 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 60 km
Sep 14, 2023 9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.2 115 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Isabel (43 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 43 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 46 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 52 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 55 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

Marsella 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 Marsella

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
El Salado - - - -
Estrada - - - -
Escuela Simón Bolívar - - - -
Institución Educativa Agrícola - - - -
Escuela Juan José Rondón - - - -
Escuela María Inmaculada - - - -
Escuela Mariscal Sucre - - - -
La Florida - - - -
San Carlos - - - -
Escuela La Nubia - - - -
Las Tazas - - - -
Las Tazas - - - -
Corozal - - - -
La Linda - - - -
El Zurrumbo - - - -
Escuela La Estrella - - - -
milochenta school - - - -
La Convención - - - -
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Radio Stations near Marsella

19 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
Radio Cristiano Bíblico bible, cristiana MP3
Brisa FM 93.1 baladas en español, crossover MP3 128 kbps
La Mega (Pereira) 105.2 FM entretenimiento, latino AAC 125 kbps
Celestial stereo link alterno cristiana MP3 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
la super estación latina 104.1 armenia 2000s, 70s AAC+ 128 kbps
Pereira Stereo crossover, cumbia MP3
Angular Stereo 97.2 FM 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Colombia Crossover bachata, caribe AAC+ 128 kbps
Colombia Pop Rock 00s, 80s AAC 128 kbps
LA VOZ DE LA LIBERACION IBAGUÉ bible, pentecostalism MP3

Museums in Marsella

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa del Virrey
house the culture
Museo de Arte de Caldas
Museo de Arte de Pereira
Museo del Café - Hacienda el Sinaí
Museo del Oro
Museo Interactivo de la Ciencia y el Juego
Museo Universidad de Caldas

Libraries in Marsella

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
B0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Centro Colombo Americano0.0
Biblioteca infantil y juvenil Confamiliares0.0
Biblioteca Luis Ángel Arango0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública El Bosque0.0
Biblioteca Pública El Caribe0.0
Biblioteca Pública El Nevado0.0
Biblioteca Pública Galán0.0
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
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
Librería Diana0.0
Libreria Naranjo0.0

Farmers Markets in Marsella

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
aladino
Almacenes Unidos
Ara
Casino Lucky Door
Central Mayorista de Alimentos Mercasa
Deli Sabores
El tio
Galería Municipal de Chinchiná
La Placita
Molduras y Tablillas
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de Mercado Los Fundadores
Restaurante El Portalon
Super Inter
Yeimy
Yeimy

Hotels in Marsella

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel El Carmen
Villa Maria

Restaurants in Marsella

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Corraleja
La Jonda Paisa
LaCama
Maderos
mrs chicken
Pipatón
Ranchoelata
Sabor de Tu Hogar
VillaFuerte

Cafes in Marsella

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Billar 1 A
Don Danilo-Café de Origen
La Ramada
Los Cerezos

Monuments in Marsella

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

cruz

Bus Stations in Marsella

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de transporte

Gas Stations in Marsella

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #3627206595
Estacion de Gasolina

Banks in Marsella

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Davivienda

Stadiums & Teams in Marsella

TeamLeagueDivision
Cancha de Raquetball

Airports Near Marsella

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Eden AirportAXMMedium Airport
La Nubia AirportMZLMedium Airport
Matecaña International AirportPEIMedium Airport
Perales AirportIBEMedium Airport
Santa Ana AirportCRCMedium Airport
Agua Blanca Airport-Small Airport
Calicanto Airport-Small Airport
Cruz Verde Airport-Small Airport
El Aceituno Airport-Small Airport
El Cedrito Airport-Small Airport
El Diamante Airport-Small Airport
El Escobal Airport-Small Airport
El Paraíso Airport-Small Airport
Guadalaja Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda La Elvira Airport-Small Airport
Hato De Opia Airport-Small Airport
Ingenio Risaralda Airport-Small Airport
La Mesa Airport-Small Airport
La Palestina Airport-Small Airport
Las Gaviotas Airport-Small Airport
Leticia Airport-Small Airport
Los Feria Girón Airport-Small Airport
Pensilvania Airport-Small Airport
Portugalito Airport-Small Airport
Potrerito Airport-Small Airport
Praga Airport-Small Airport
Rancho Grande Airport-Small Airport
Rio Paila Airport-Small Airport
San Javier Airport-Small Airport
San Marino Airport-Small Airport
San Pablo Airport-Small Airport
Santa Ana AirportSQBSmall Airport
Teucali Airport-Small Airport
Tierra Blanca Airport-Small Airport
Vegas Del Rio Airport-Small Airport
Waterloo Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Marsella

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Marsella

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Coffee Cultural Landscape of ColombiaCultural2011

Churches & Religious Organizations in Marsella

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla de Nuestra Señora de Los Dolores
El Trtebol
Parroquia La Inmaculada
Parroquia San Isidro Labrador
Vírgen

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,543 m (5,063 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Marsella

Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia
Cultural · inscribed 2011
An exceptional example of a sustainable and productive cultural landscape that is unique and representative of a tradition that is a strong symbol for coffee growing areas worldwide - encompasses six farming landscapes, which include 18 urban centres on the fo...

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 Marsella

What is the population of Marsella?

Marsella has a population of 15,455 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 21,768 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Marsella?

Marsella 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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