La Virginia

La Virginia ( is a town and municipality in the Department of Risaralda, Colombia. About 50 km away from the capital Pereira. In 2023 the town had an estimated population of 28,488.

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History

Founded in 1959 by Francisco Jaramillo, Pedro Martínez and Leonardo Villa, among others. This Municipality was in its beginnings a Palenque for black fugitives from slavery. The initial hamlet was called Sopinga and then Nigricia in the mid-19th century. On November 27, 1959, La Virginia was declared a municipality, since it previously belonged to Belalcazar, Caldas.

Climate

La Virginia has an average annual temperature of 23°C.