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Villarrica, Colombia

Tolima Department · Colombia

Villarrica is a small town in Tolima Department, Colombia with a population of 3,081. Elevation: 3,717 ft (1,133 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,081 Population 10/sq mi density
3,717 ft Elevation 1,133 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
68.0 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Villarrica

Villarrica

Villarrica is a town and municipality in the Tolima Department of Colombia. The population of the municipality was 5,903 as of the 1993 census. Most workers work in agriculture or cattle ranching. The altitude is 863 meters above sea level.

People

Population3,081
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain68.0 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation3,717 ft (1,133 m)
Population3,081
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation3,717 ft (1,133 m)
Coordinates3.9350°, -74.6004°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceTolima Department
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation68.0 inches (1,728 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Villarrica

Villarrica is a small town in Colombia (Tolima Department) with a population of 3,081. The city sits at an elevation of 3,717 feet (1,133 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.0 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Villarrica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,717 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above Colombia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,717 ft (1,133 m)
Area300.5 sq mi (778.3 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates3.9350°N, 74.6004°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.0"
79% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.27"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

183 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.3 on May 18, 2025.

Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 128 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 132 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 138 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 118 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 138 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 103 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 124 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 150 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 129 km
Feb 6, 2017 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia M5.5 55 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 118 km
Jul 2, 2017 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia M5.1 78 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 44 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 133 km
Jul 17, 1997 Colombia M4.9 66 km
Apr 3, 2000 19 km SE of La Cumbre, Colombia M4.9 147 km
Jan 23, 2021 25 km E of Baraya, Colombia M4.9 94 km
Mar 4, 2010 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia M4.9 145 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 109 km
Jan 27, 2021 8 km NNW of Caicedonia, Colombia M4.9 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (114 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 114 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 130 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 133 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 150 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in Driest
February 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in
March 65°F (18°C) 5.7 in Warmest
April 65°F (18°C) 8.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 7.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 5.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 8.3 in Wettest
November 64°F (18°C) 6.6 in
December 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in

Villarrica has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 64°F in July to 65°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 68.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.3") and January the driest (3.5").

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Schools in Villarrica

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
colegio
escuela
Intitución Educativa
escuela
escuela
escuela
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Radio Stations near Villarrica

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
40 Principales Colombia pop, reggaeton MP3 128 kbps
Radio Power Urbana MP3
Radio Power MP3
Emisora nueva época salsa, tropical MP3

Museums in Villarrica

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Parque Museo Henry Castillo

Libraries in Villarrica

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Pública Escolar de Sumapaz0.0

Farmers Markets in Villarrica

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado

Gas Stations in Villarrica

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Servicio

Airports Near Villarrica

46 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Perales AirportIBEMedium Airport
Santiago Vila AirportGIRMedium Airport
Aerosport AirportSmall Airport
Agua Blanca AirportSmall Airport
Agua Blanca AirportSmall Airport
Aniversario Estra AirportSmall Airport
Berlín AirportSmall Airport
Calicanto AirportSmall Airport
Chicoral - Estra AirportSmall Airport
Cruz Verde AirportSmall Airport
El Aceituno AirportSmall Airport
El Diamante AirportSmall Airport
El Escobal AirportSmall Airport
El Espinal AirportSmall Airport
El Paraíso AirportSmall Airport
El Recuerdo AirportSmall Airport
Facón Saldaña AirportSmall Airport
Guadalaja AirportSmall Airport
Guamo - Asta AirportSmall Airport
Hato De Opia AirportSmall Airport
Jabalcón AirportSmall Airport
La Bastilla AirportSmall Airport
La Manga AirportSmall Airport
La María AirportSmall Airport
La Opia AirportSmall Airport
Leticia AirportSmall Airport
Lieutenant Colonel Luis F. Pinto Parra Air BaseSmall Airport
Los Feria Girón AirportSmall Airport
Los Mangos AirportSmall Airport
Nueva York AirportSmall Airport
Polonia AirportSmall Airport
Potrerito AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Grande AirportSmall Airport
San Agustín AirportSmall Airport
San Germán AirportSmall Airport
San Javier AirportSmall Airport
San Jerónimo AirportSmall Airport
Santa Ana AirportSQBSmall Airport
Sinai AirportSmall Airport
Tamarindo AirportSmall Airport
Teucali AirportSmall Airport
Tolemaida Air BaseSmall Airport
Uribe AirportURISmall Airport
Varsovia AirportSmall Airport
Ventaquemada AirportSmall Airport
Waterloo AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,133 m (3,717 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 Villarrica

What is the population of Villarrica?

Villarrica has a population of 3,081 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 300.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Villarrica?

Villarrica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.0 inches.

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