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Vijes, Colombia

Valle del Cauca Department · Colombia

Vijes is a small town in Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia with a population of 4,070. Elevation: 3,192 ft (973 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,070 Population 37/sq mi density
3,192 ft Elevation 973 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
60.8 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Vijes

Vijes

Vijes is a town and municipality located in the Department of Valle del Cauca, Colombia.

People

Population4,070
Density37/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain60.8 in/yr
Sunny Days226/yr
Elevation3,192 ft (973 m)
Population4,070
Population Density37 / sq mi
Elevation3,192 ft (973 m)
Coordinates3.6993°, -76.4423°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceValle del Cauca Department
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation60.8 inches (1,544 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Vijes

Vijes is a small town in Colombia (Valle del Cauca Department) with a population of 4,070. The city sits at an elevation of 3,192 feet (973 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.8 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Vijes

Vijes has an average annual temperature of 23.7°C (75°F). The hottest month is Mar (24.1°C), the coldest is Oct (23°C). Average annual precipitation is 878 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.8°C / 75°F 19.5° / 28.1° 45.8
Feb 24°C / 75°F 19.9° / 28.1° 58.6
Mar 24.1°C / 75°F 20.1° / 28.1° 80.5
Apr 23.8°C / 75°F 20° / 27.6° 130.9
May 23.8°C / 75°F 19.8° / 27.8° 99.8
Jun 23.6°C / 74°F 19.7° / 27.5° 54.5
Jul 24°C / 75°F 19.9° / 28.1° 35.3
Aug 23.4°C / 74°F 19.1° / 27.6° 34.3
Sep 23.4°C / 74°F 19.2° / 27.7° 65.4
Oct 23°C / 73°F 19.1° / 26.8° 98.5
Nov 23.4°C / 74°F 19.6° / 27.1° 104.2
Dec 23.5°C / 74°F 19.9° / 27.1° 69.7
Vijes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,192 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average71.4°F
32% above Colombia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,192 ft (973 m)
Area111.6 sq mi (289.0 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates3.6993°N, 76.4423°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.8"
60% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

426 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Nov 19, 1991 33 km NNW of Santa Genoveva de Docordó, Colombia M7.2 146 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 97 km
Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 79 km
Feb 8, 1995 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia M6.4 49 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 77 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 148 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 99 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 116 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 56 km
Feb 19, 1997 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia M5.8 96 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 133 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 108 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 108 km
Jan 5, 2014 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia M5.5 98 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 112 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 113 km
Sep 11, 1996 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia M5.3 64 km
Oct 12, 1993 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia M5.2 59 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 89 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1906 BUENAVENTURA Earthquake - - 69 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (153 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 153 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 163 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 173 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
February 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
March 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in Warmest
April 72°F (22°C) 7.1 in
May 71°F (22°C) 6.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 2.4 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
October 71°F (21°C) 7.8 in Wettest
November 71°F (21°C) 7.1 in Coldest
December 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in

Vijes has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 71°F in November to 72°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 60.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (2.4").

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Radio Stations near Vijes

24 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Olímpica Stéreo 104.5 Cali crossover, entretenimiento MP3 96 kbps
Tropicana Cali 93.1 fm salsa MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tiempo Cali 89.5 FM - AAC+ 64 kbps
ZonaSalsa guaguanco, latin jazz AAC+ 96 kbps
LA X 96.5 Cali rock MP3 128 kbps
Capital Salsa latin salsa, salsa MP3 128 kbps
La Máxima 89.1 FM latino, music AAC+ 48 kbps
Candela Cali 102.5 FM entretenimiento, latino FLV
Blu Radio Cali 91.5 FM debate, deportes AAC+ 128 kbps
Musical Stereo 60s, 70s MP3 192 kbps
yumbo estereo crossover prog MP3 48 kbps
Durisima Radio Online guagunco, latin MP3 128 kbps
RADIO EXPRESO LATINO crossover, cumbia MP3
Animecol Radio anime, music MP3
ZonaSalsa Radio - AAC+ 96 kbps
boom fm 99.1 cali crossover, deportes AAC+ 48 kbps
MIX Cali 102.5 FM - AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Auténtica Cali 660 AM bible, cristiana MP3 64 kbps
sasagordaradio jazz, salsa MP3
Edward Ortega Radio - Mas + Popular boleros, hits MP3 128 kbps
King latin pop MP3
Pingüino Estéreo community radio MP3 128 kbps
Refrigerio para el Alma christian-gospel, musica cristiana MP3
RADIO PALMIRA 1050 AM entretenimiento, general MP3

Museums in Vijes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Academia de Historia Leonardo Tascón
astian de Yumbo
Caliwood
Caliwood
Casa Museo Chimbilaco
Casa Museo Hacienda El Paraiso
Casa Obeso Mejìa
Convento de San Francisco
Hacienda El Paraiso
Museo Aéreo Fénix
Museo arqueológico Calima
Museo Arqueológico de La Merced
Museo Arqueológico de La Merced
Museo de la Caña de Azúcar
Museo de Mulaló
Museo del Milagroso
Museo del Oro
Museo del Oro
Museo La Tertulia
Museo Montañitas

Libraries in Vijes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Centro Cultural La Leonera0.0
Biblioteca COMFANDI0.0
Biblioteca COMFANDI0.0
Biblioteca del Centenario0.0
Biblioteca Mariela Del Nilo y Museo Malagana0.0
Biblioteca Mariela Del Nilo y Museo Malagana0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Dora Alexandra Pinto de Izquierdo0.0
Biblioteca Pública Dora Alexandra Pinto de Izquierdo0.0
Biblioteca Publica Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Rafael García Herreros0.0
Biblioteca Rumenige Perea0.0
Biblioteca Rumenige Perea0.0
FADP0.0
FADP0.0
Sede Comunal La Elvira0.0

Farmers Markets in Vijes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
D1
D1
D1
D1
D1
D1
D1
D1
Galería Central de Palmira
Galeria El Cerrito
Galería Municipal de Ginebra
Galería Satélite
MercaFruver JJ
Santa Barbara Market
Santa Barbara Market
Tienda Bryan
Tiendas D1

Hotels in Vijes

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Familia Alvarado
Hospedaje Mediacanoa

Restaurants in Vijes

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asados y Hospedaje
Rancho los Alpes
Villa Sofía

Theatres in Vijes

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Municipal de Vijes

Monuments in Vijes

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monumento Guillermo Becerra Cabal

Gas Stations in Vijes

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Servicio La Copa de Oro
Estación de Servicio Mediacanoa
Estación de Servicio Terpel Salento
Estación de Servicio Terpel Salento

Stadiums & Teams in Vijes

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Vijes

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International AirportCLOLarge Airport
Gerardo Tobar López AirportBUNMedium Airport
Heriberto Gíl Martínez AirportULQMedium Airport
Castilla Central Airport-Small Airport
Cavasa Airport-Small Airport
Chambimbal Airport-Small Airport
Darien Calima Airport-Small Airport
El Milagro Airport-Small Airport
Herrera AirportHRRSmall Airport
Ingenio Incauca Airport-Small Airport
Ingenio Manuelita Airport-Small Airport
Ingenio Mayaguez Airport-Small Airport
Ingenio Providencia Airport-Small Airport
La .Estrella Airport-Small Airport
La Arrobleda Airport-Small Airport
La Base-Fumivalle Airport-Small Airport
La Cabaña Airport-Small Airport
La Esmeralda Airport-Small Airport
La Macarena Airport-Small Airport
Las Cañas Airport-Small Airport
Las Garzas Airport-Small Airport
Las Gaviotas Airport-Small Airport
Marco Fidel Suarez Air Base-Small Airport
Portugalito Airport-Small Airport
Rio Paila Airport-Small Airport
San Gerardo Airport-Small Airport
San Jacinto Airport-Small Airport
San Marino Airport-Small Airport
San Pablo Airport-Small Airport
Tierra Blanca Airport-Small Airport
Udelva Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Vijes

16 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AUDIFARMA
Carmenza Flórez Estética Integral E.U.
Clínica Comfandi
Clínica Cristo Rey
Clínica cristo rey Central de ortopedistas
Clínica Palmira
Fundación Especializada en Desarrollo Infantil
IPS CafeSalud
IPS La Rivera
Nueva eps
Nueva EPS
Nueva Eps Ips Villacolombia
Saludcom IPS
Sanitas EPS
Servicio Occidental de Salud - SOS EPS
Sigma

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vijes

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla
Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Chiquinquira
Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Rosario
Iglesia San Marcos de León

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
973 m (3,192 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 Vijes

What is the population of Vijes?

Vijes has a population of 4,070 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 111.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vijes?

Vijes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 226 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.8 inches.

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