Risaralda Department

department of Colombia

Risaralda is a department of Colombia. Its capital is Pereira.

Risaralda Department
Departamento del Risaralda
Flag of Risaralda Department
Coat of arms of Risaralda Department
Risaralda shown in red
Risaralda shown in red
Topography of the department
Topography of the department
Coordinates: 4°49′N 75°42′W / 4.817°N 75.700°W / 4.817; -75.700
Country Colombia
RegionAndean Region
EstablishedJuly 1, 1966
CapitalPereira
Area
 • Total4,140 km2 (1,600 sq mi)
Population
 (2013)[1]
 • Total941,283
 • Density230/km2 (590/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-05
ISO 3166 codeCO-RIS
Municipalities14
Websitewww.risaralda.gov.co

Municipalities change

References change

  1. "DANE". Archived from the original on November 13, 2009. Retrieved February 13, 2013.