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Pensilvania, Colombia

Caldas Department · Colombia

Pensilvania is a small city in Caldas Department, Colombia with a population of 8,173. Elevation: 6,791 ft (2,070 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,173 Population 33/sq mi density
6,791 ft Elevation 2,070 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
103.5 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Pensilvania

Pensilvania

Pensilvania is a town and municipality in the Colombian Department of Caldas.

People

Population8,173
Density33/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain103.5 in/yr
Sunny Days148/yr
Elevation6,791 ft (2,070 m)
Population8,173
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation6,791 ft (2,070 m)
Coordinates5.3835°, -75.1612°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCaldas Department
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation103.5 inches (2,628 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pensilvania

Pensilvania is a small city in Colombia (Caldas Department) with a population of 8,173. The city sits at an elevation of 6,791 feet (2,070 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 103.5 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Pensilvania enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 148 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 103.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,791 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average64.7°F
20% above Colombia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days148 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,791 ft (2,070 m)
Area245.6 sq mi (636.1 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates5.3835°N, 75.1612°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 103.5"
172% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.60"
Driest Month (Jan) 5.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

197 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 9, 2025.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 54 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 149 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 88 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 120 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 58 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 150 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 104 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 127 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 48 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 129 km
Feb 21, 2015 8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia M5.1 138 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 85 km
Nov 2, 2009 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia M5.0 132 km
Jun 1, 2011 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia M5.0 94 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 75 km
Mar 8, 2005 14 km ENE of Zarzal, Colombia M5.0 138 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 91 km
Jan 23, 1991 5 km S of El Cairo, Colombia M4.9 140 km
Jan 29, 2010 6 km WSW of Cartago, Colombia M4.9 116 km
Jan 27, 2021 8 km NNW of Caicedonia, Colombia M4.9 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 36 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 58 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 67 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 83 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 5.8 in Driest
February 65°F (18°C) 6.7 in
March 66°F (19°C) 8.6 in Warmest
April 65°F (18°C) 11.0 in
May 65°F (19°C) 11.6 in
June 65°F (18°C) 6.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 5.8 in
August 65°F (18°C) 7.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 9.3 in
October 64°F (18°C) 12.6 in Wettest
November 64°F (18°C) 10.9 in Coldest
December 64°F (18°C) 7.1 in

Pensilvania has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 64°F in November to 66°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 103.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.6") and January the driest (5.8").

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Schools in Pensilvania

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
La Palmera - - - -
Escuela Urbano Ruiz - - - -
Institución Educativa Antonia Santos - - - -
IES CINOC COLEGIO INTEGRADO NACIONAL ORIENTE DE CALDAS - - - -
Institución Educativa Santa Imelda - - - -
Normal de la Presentación - - - -
Normal de la Presentación - - - -
Arenillal - - - -
El Recreo - - - -
El Castillo - - - -
Campoalegre - - - -
El Cricerio - - - -
La Florida-Guacas - - - -
Santa Teresa - - - -
Agua Bonita - - - -
Los Medios - - - -
San Juan - - - -
Santa Rita - - - -
La Esperanza - - - -
Los Medios Riodulce - - - -
La Rioja - - - -
San Pablo - - - -
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Radio Stations near Pensilvania

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Colombia Salsa Dura bomba, fania AAC 128 kbps
Colombia Lounge chill, chillout AAC 128 kbps
Colombia Urbana hip hop, metadata AAC 128 kbps
Amor Stereo - MP3
Radio Ipiales Caracol (HJJJ, 1400 kHz AM) culture, full service MP3 64 kbps
Brisa FM 93.1 baladas en español, crossover MP3 128 kbps
Radio Viva Fenix Ipiales (HJB29, 89.1 MHz FM) culture, ipiales MP3 192 kbps
Tropicanal Tropical 98.9 FM - MP3
Tropicanal 98.9 FM 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
Romántica Stereo 88.1 FM Pasto - MP3 128 kbps
Rosareña stereo 93.1 FM crossover, cumbia MP3
Radio Viva Fenix Pasto (HJFV, 780 kHz AM) culture, live sports MP3 192 kbps
Radio Viva Fenix Ipiales (HJNM, 1220 kHz AM) culture, ipiales MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Pensilvania

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Centro Cultural y de la juventud0.0

Farmers Markets in Pensilvania

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plaza de Mercado

Hotels in Pensilvania

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Confamiliares El Bosque

Restaurants in Pensilvania

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante y Cafetería CAPRI
Tahona

Gas Stations in Pensilvania

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terpel

Banks in Pensilvania

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Davivienda

Airports Near Pensilvania

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
German Olano Air BasePALMedium Airport
La Nubia AirportMZLMedium Airport
Mariquita AirportMQUMedium Airport
Matecaña International AirportPEIMedium Airport
Airport Hacienda Nápoles-Small Airport
Boluca Airport-Small Airport
Cerritos Airport-Small Airport
Colombaima Airport-Small Airport
El Diamante Airport-Small Airport
El Santuario Airport-Small Airport
El Triunfo Airport-Small Airport
Ganadería Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda García Airport-Small Airport
La Carmelita Airport-Small Airport
La Esperanza Airport-Small Airport
La Palestina Airport-Small Airport
Pajonales Airport-Small Airport
Pensilvania Airport-Small Airport
Puerto Perales Airport-Small Airport
San José Airport-Small Airport
Vegas Del Rio Airport-Small Airport
Velásquez AirportPYASmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pensilvania

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesía Nuestra Señora de los Dolores

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,070 m (6,792 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 Pensilvania

What is the population of Pensilvania?

Pensilvania has a population of 8,173 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 245.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pensilvania?

Pensilvania enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 148 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 103.5 inches.

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