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Risaralda, Colombia
Caldas Department · Colombia
Risaralda is a small city in Caldas Department, Colombia with a population of 5,421. Elevation: 5,669 ft (1,728 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Risaralda
Risaralda is a department of Colombia. It is located in the western central of the country, in the Andean region, It is part of the Coffee axis with Caldas and Quindío. Its capital is Pereira. Risaralda is very well known for the high quality of its coffee, and a booming industry: automotive, clothes, food, trading of goods and services.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,421 |
| Population Density | 96 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,669 ft (1,728 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.1665°, -75.7660° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Caldas Department |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 85.2 inches (2,164 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Risaralda
Risaralda is a small city in Colombia (Caldas Department) with a population of 5,421. The city sits at an elevation of 5,669 feet (1,728 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 85.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.7°F |
| 33% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 181 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,669 ft (1,728 m) |
| Area | 56.7 sq mi (147.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 96/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.1665°N, 75.7660°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 53 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 58 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 59 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 74 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Driest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 8.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 9.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 10.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 9.2 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 5.3 in |
Risaralda has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 71°F in October to 73°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 85.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.9") and January the driest (4.6").
Schools in Risaralda
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio María Inmaculada | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Maria Inmaculada | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Risaralda
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 | |
| Radio El Mundo Del Rock | 70s, 80s | MP3 | |
| Emisora cultural de Pereira Remitió Antonio Cañarte | classic, musica tradicional | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Colombia Crossover | bachata, caribe | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Colombia Pop Rock | 00s, 80s | AAC 128 kbps |
Museums in Risaralda
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| house the culture | ||||
| Museo del Café - Hacienda el Sinaí | ||||
| Museo del Oro |
Libraries in Risaralda
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca infantil y juvenil Confamiliares | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Luis Ángel Arango | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública El Bosque | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica Muncipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Carlos Emilio Grajales | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Cultural y Biblioteca Santuario - Comfamiliar Risaralda | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Diana | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Risaralda
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aladino | |||||
| Almacenes Unidos | |||||
| Casino Lucky Door | |||||
| Deli Sabores | |||||
| Galería de Filadelfia | |||||
| Galeria Municipal | |||||
| Galería Municipal de Chinchiná | |||||
| Molduras y Tablillas | |||||
| Plaza de mercado | |||||
| Restaurante El Portalon | |||||
| Super Inter |
Restaurants in Risaralda
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Risaralda
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Risaralda
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Risaralda
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Risaralda
19 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 |
| El Cedrito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Diamante 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 |
| Pensilvania Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Praga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho Grande Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vegas Del Rio Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Waterloo Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Risaralda
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia San Joaquin | |
| Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Risaralda?
Risaralda has a population of 5,421 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 96 people per square mile, spread across 56.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Risaralda?
Risaralda 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 181 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 85.2 inches.