Current Date And Time In La Virginia, Colombia
Monday, 27 July 2026
18:07:02 COT
State: Risaralda Department
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 25,900
District: La Virginia
Find cities, states and countries closest to La Virginia in Risaralda Department, Colombia with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around La Virginia.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for La Virginia from our regional database:
| State / Region | Risaralda Department |
| District | La Virginia |
| Total Population | 25,900 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 4.8997° N |
| Center Longitude | -75.8825° E |
| Elevation | 901 m (2,956 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population Rank in Risaralda Department | #6 of 16 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Alcalá | 17 | 27 | 15 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Anserma | 24 | 39 | 21 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Ansermanuevo | 10 | 17 | 9 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Apía | 15 | 24 | 13 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Aranzazu | 37 | 60 | 32 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Argelia | 20 | 33 | 18 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Armenia | 29 | 47 | 25 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Balboa | 6 | 10 | 5 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Belalcázar | 8 | 13 | 7 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Belén de Umbría | 21 | 34 | 18 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Calarcá | 31 | 49 | 26 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Cartago | 11 | 17 | 9 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Chinchiná | 20 | 32 | 17 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Circasia | 26 | 41 | 22 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Dosquebradas | 15 | 25 | 13 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Risaralda Department (home state of La Virginia), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Antioquia | 71 | 114 | 61 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Bogota D.C. | 139 | 223 | 120 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Bolívar | 268 | 431 | 233 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Boyacá | 181 | 292 | 157 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Caldas Department | 51 | 82 | 45 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Cauca Department | 249 | 401 | 216 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Chocó | 53 | 85 | 46 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Córdoba | 237 | 382 | 206 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Cundinamarca | 137 | 220 | 119 | East (E) | ↑ |
| Darién | 217 | 349 | 188 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Colombia, with aerial distance and compass direction from La Virginia's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Anguilla | 1,210 | 1,948 | 1,051 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Antigua And Barbuda | 1,209 | 1,945 | 1,050 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Aruba | 624 | 1,004 | 542 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Barbados | 1,169 | 1,882 | 1,015 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
| Belize | 1,298 | 2,088 | 1,127 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
| Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba | 669 | 1,077 | 581 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| British Virgin Islands | 1,158 | 1,863 | 1,006 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Cayman Islands | 1,121 | 1,804 | 974 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Costa Rica | 740 | 1,191 | 643 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
| Curacao | 638 | 1,027 | 554 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to La Virginia. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Risaralda Department, Colombia.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| La Virginia (You) | Risaralda Department | 25,900 | — | — |
| Balboa | Risaralda Department | 2,302 | 10.1 | WNW |
| Belalcázar | Caldas Department | 9,690 | 13.1 | NE |
| Marsella | Risaralda Department | 15,455 | 16.6 | ENE |
| Ansermanuevo | Valle del Cauca Department | 12,332 | 16.9 | SW |
| Cartago | Valle del Cauca Department | 134,972 | 17.4 | S |
| El Águila | Valle del Cauca Department | 7,393 | 17.5 | W |
| La Celia | Risaralda Department | 4,940 | 17.7 | NW |
| Viterbo | Caldas Department | 12,432 | 18.1 | N |
| Santuario | Risaralda Department | 11,787 | 21.4 | NNW |
| San José | Caldas Department | 1,724 | 22.7 | NNE |
How does La Virginia rank within Risaralda Department? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where La Virginia appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Pereira | 467,269 |
| Dosquebradas | 206,693 |
| Santa Rosa de Cabal | 57,928 |
| Quinchía | 34,069 |
| Anserma | 33,146 |
| La Virginia ⭐ | 25,900 |
| Belén de Umbría | 21,450 |
| Marsella | 15,455 |
| Pueblo Rico | 14,429 |
| Santuario | 11,787 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Pereira | 702.00 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Pereira | 665.63 |
Matecaña International Airport IATA: PEI 19 km (12 mi) from La Virginia |
La Virginia sits inside Risaralda Department, Colombia and ranks #6 of 16 cities in Risaralda Department by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to La Virginia and the countries closest to La Virginia by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Colombia. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across South America.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from La Virginia, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around La Virginia at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Risaralda Department, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from La Virginia — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To La Virginia table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Risaralda Department by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of La Virginia and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the La Virginia map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from La Virginia will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from La Virginia to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of La Virginia. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Risaralda Department city rankings above to size up each candidate.
La Virginia ranks #6 of 16 cities in Risaralda Department by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to La Virginia is Matecaña International Airport (PEI), about 19 km (12 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.