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Zarzal, Colombia
Valle del Cauca Department · Colombia
Zarzal is a small city in Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia with a population of 28,761. Elevation: 3,022 ft (921 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Zarzal
Zarzal is a city and municipality in the north of the department of Valle del Cauca in Colombia. Its economy is based primarily on the extensive cultivation of sugar cane, on small and medium enterprises in the metallurgic sector, and on utilities. Commerce is also of great importance, because a great number of warehouses for basic necessity goods exist in the city. A marketplace also exists, which serves as reference for various cities that are close by. Zarzal municipality has a population of about 42,000. New city districts were constructed in the center of the city; it has now become difficult to find bare land inside the city.
People
Climate
| Population | 28,761 |
| Population Density | 131 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,022 ft (921 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.3946°, -76.0715° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Valle del Cauca Department |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 64.3 inches (1,632 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Zarzal
Zarzal is a small city in Colombia (Valle del Cauca Department) with a population of 28,761. The city sits at an elevation of 3,022 feet (921 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.3 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Zarzal
Zarzal has an average annual temperature of 21.6°C (71°F). The hottest month is May (22.1°C), the coldest is Nov (20.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2179 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.1°F |
| 37% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,022 ft (921 m) |
| Area | 218.9 sq mi (566.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 131/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.3946°N, 76.0715°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1906 | BUENAVENTURA | Earthquake | - | - | 120 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (87 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 87 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 91 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 100 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 116 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in |
Zarzal has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 73°F in November to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.4") and July the driest (2.9").
Schools in Zarzal
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institucion Educativa Liceo del Saber | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Pablo Emilio Camacho Perea | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa Cecilia | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Hernando Caicedo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Normal Nuestra señora de las Mercedes | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Zarzal
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 | |
| la super estación latina 104.1 armenia | 2000s, 70s | 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 | |
| juventud Stereo 101.9 FM | crossover, local radio | MP3 | |
| Pereira Stereo | crossover, cumbia | MP3 |
Museums in Zarzal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIEA | ||||
| Museo de la Uva y el Vino | ||||
| Museo Rayo |
Libraries in Zarzal
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustín Antonio Sarria | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Luis Alfonso Herrera Moreno | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Regional Víctor Manuel Patiño Rodríguez | 0.0 | |||||
| Hugo Toro Echeverry | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Zarzal
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ara | |||||
| Galería en ruinas | |||||
| Galería Principal | |||||
| Merca plaza | |||||
| Olimpica | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado |
Hotels in Zarzal
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Zarzal
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Zarzal
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Zarzal
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Zarzal
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Zarzal
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Zarzal
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Zarzal
27 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Eden Airport | AXM | Medium Airport |
| Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport | ULQ | Medium Airport |
| La Nubia Airport | MZL | Medium Airport |
| Matecaña International Airport | PEI | Medium Airport |
| Santa Ana Airport | CRC | Medium Airport |
| Chambimbal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Darien Calima Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Cedrito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Diamante Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Milagro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| General Navas Pardo Airport | CPL | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Elvira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Risaralda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La .Estrella Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Base-Fumivalle Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Macarena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Mesa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Palestina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Garzas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Gaviotas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mandinga Airport | COG | Small Airport |
| Portugalito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Praga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rio Paila Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Marino Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Pablo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tierra Blanca Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Zarzal
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 4-72 Zarzal |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Zarzal
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Alianza Cristiana | |
| Iglesia Santa Barbara | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
18 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Zarzal
What is the population of Zarzal?
Zarzal has a population of 28,761 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 131 people per square mile, spread across 218.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Zarzal?
Zarzal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.3 inches.