Balboa, Risaralda

In this article, we will explore the impact of Balboa, Risaralda on the _var2 scope. From its origins to its current evolution, Balboa, Risaralda has played a crucial role in _var2, generating significant changes in various aspects of our society. Over time, Balboa, Risaralda has been the subject of debate, analysis and study in multiple disciplines, which has allowed us to better understand its influence and reach. Through this article, we aim to analyze in detail how Balboa, Risaralda has transformed and shaped _var2, as well as identify the challenges and opportunities it presents in the current landscape.

Balboa, Risaralda
Municipality and town
Flag of Balboa, Risaralda
Official seal of Balboa, Risaralda
Location of the municipality and town of Balboa, Risaralda in the Risaralda Department of Colombia.
Location of the municipality and town of Balboa, Risaralda in the Risaralda Department of Colombia.
Country Colombia
DepartmentRisaralda Department
Elevation
1,550 m (5,090 ft)
Population
 (2023)
 • Total6,510
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)

Balboa is a town and municipality in the Department of Risaralda, Colombia, with a distance of approximately 53 kilometers from the capital Pereira. In 2023, the town had an estimated population of 6,510.

History

Balboa was founded in 1907 by Antioquian settlers, among whom we can mention Juan Bautista, José Miguel Ceballos, Julián and Pedro Benjumea, Esnoraldo Valencia, Alejandro Murillo, Juan and Waldo Rojas, Leonor and Cesáreo Agudelo, Jacob and Julio Ruiz, Cenon, Juan de Jesús Ospina, Jesús Gallego and Waldo Ochoa.

Climate

Balboa is situated 1550 metres above the sea level. Due to that elevation, the town has a subtropical highland climate with an average annual temperature of 20°C.

References

  1. ^ M. Hermelin & G. Bedoya (2008). "Community participation in natural risk prevention: case histories from Columbia". In D. Liverman; C. Pereira & B. Marker (eds.). Communicating Environmental Geoscience. Geological Society. pp. 49. ISBN 1862392609.
  2. ^ Telefónicas, Telencuestas-Encuestas. "Cuántos habitantes tiene Balboa, Risaralda en 2023". Telencuestas (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-09-27.
  3. ^ "Balboa – Risaralda un destino lleno de vida" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-09-27.
  4. ^ Risaralda, Gobernación de (2016-09-28). "Balboa". Gobernación de Risaralda (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-09-27.

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