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Pueblo Rico, Colombia

Risaralda Department · Colombia

Pueblo Rico is a small city in Risaralda Department, Colombia with a population of 14,429. Elevation: 5,098 ft (1,554 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

14,429 Population 53/sq mi density
5,098 ft Elevation 1,554 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
100.9 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Pueblo Rico

Pueblo Rico

Pueblo Rico is a town and municipality in the Department of Risaralda, Colombia. About 97 km away from the capital Pereira. In 2023 the town had an estimated population of 12,423.

People

Population14,429
Density53/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain100.9 in/yr
Sunny Days153/yr
Elevation5,098 ft (1,554 m)
Population14,429
Population Density53 / sq mi
Elevation5,098 ft (1,554 m)
Coordinates5.2226°, -76.0303°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceRisaralda Department
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation100.9 inches (2,564 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pueblo Rico

Pueblo Rico is a small city in Colombia (Risaralda Department) with a population of 14,429. The city sits at an elevation of 5,098 feet (1,554 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 100.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Pueblo Rico

Pueblo Rico has an average annual temperature of 21.9°C (71°F). The hottest month is May (22.3°C), the coldest is Nov (21.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2922 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22°C / 72°F 17.3° / 29.5° 157.2
Feb 22.3°C / 72°F 17.8° / 29.3° 209.0
Mar 21.9°C / 71°F 17.5° / 28.6° 216.4
Apr 22°C / 72°F 17.3° / 28.6° 284.8
May 22.3°C / 72°F 18.3° / 29° 322.6
Jun 21.9°C / 71°F 17.8° / 28.4° 271.2
Jul 22.3°C / 72°F 17.7° / 29° 266.0
Aug 22.1°C / 72°F 17.6° / 29.1° 251.0
Sep 21.9°C / 71°F 17.7° / 28.6° 193.4
Oct 21.4°C / 71°F 17.7° / 28.2° 271.3
Nov 21.1°C / 70°F 17.4° / 27.3° 248.7
Dec 21.4°C / 71°F 17.5° / 28.1° 230.4
Pueblo Rico enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 153 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 100.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,098 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above Colombia avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days153 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,098 ft (1,554 m)
Area273.3 sq mi (708.0 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates5.2226°N, 76.0303°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 100.9"
166% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 5.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

331 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 51 km
Feb 8, 1995 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia M6.4 141 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 146 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 91 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 77 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 76 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 49 km
Feb 19, 1997 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia M5.8 90 km
Aug 27, 2023 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.7 74 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 57 km
Jan 5, 2014 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia M5.5 101 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 102 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 54 km
Sep 11, 1996 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia M5.3 124 km
Sep 14, 2023 9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.2 78 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 35 km
Oct 12, 1993 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia M5.2 133 km
Mar 1, 2021 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia M5.1 112 km
Feb 21, 2015 8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia M5.1 64 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (83 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 83 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 86 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 86 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 100 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 6.5 in
February 65°F (18°C) 5.9 in
March 66°F (19°C) 7.2 in Warmest
April 66°F (19°C) 10.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 10.9 in
June 65°F (18°C) 7.2 in
July 65°F (18°C) 5.6 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 7.1 in
September 65°F (18°C) 8.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 12.8 in Coldest, Wettest
November 65°F (18°C) 10.7 in
December 65°F (18°C) 7.8 in

Pueblo Rico has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 64°F in October to 66°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 101.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.8") and July the driest (5.6").

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Schools in Pueblo Rico

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Campoalegre - - - -
Ciató - - - -
Centro de Desarrollo Infantil - CDI - - - -
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Radio Stations near Pueblo Rico

10 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
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
La Mega (Pereira) 105.2 FM entretenimiento, latino AAC 125 kbps
Brisa FM 93.1 baladas en español, crossover MP3 128 kbps
Pereira Stereo crossover, cumbia MP3
Angular Stereo 97.2 FM 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Pueblo Rico

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Carlos Emilio Grajales0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Centro Cultural y Biblioteca Santuario - Comfamiliar Risaralda0.0

Farmers Markets in Pueblo Rico

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Galeria Municipal

Monuments in Pueblo Rico

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Último roble de Santa Cecilia

Gas Stations in Pueblo Rico

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EDS La Esperanza

Stadiums & Teams in Pueblo Rico

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pueblo Rico

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Caraño AirportUIBMedium 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
Mandinga AirportCOGSmall Airport
Praga Airport-Small Airport
Vegas Del Rio Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pueblo Rico

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Corazón de María

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,345 m (4,413 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 Pueblo Rico

What is the population of Pueblo Rico?

Pueblo Rico has a population of 14,429 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 53 people per square mile, spread across 273.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pueblo Rico?

Pueblo Rico enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 153 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 100.9 inches.

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