Cartago, Valle del Cauca

Cartago: Located in the northern part of the Valle del Cauca department, this Colombian city is a significant agricultural and commercial hub.

Quick Facts about Cartago

Population 490,903
Country Costa Rica
State Valle del Cauca (Colombia)
County Cartago
Area 3124 km2
Latitude & Longitude 4.7464,-75.9117
Altitude 3,894 feet / 1187 meters
Capital Cartago
Time Zone UTC−06:00
Local time 12:32:26 (23rd September 2026)

Geography

Cartago is located at 4°44'47"N 75°54'42"W (4.7463900, -75.9116700).

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  • El Guarco Canton
  • Oreamuno Canton
  • Alvarado Canton
  • Turrialba Canton
  • Cartago Canton
  • Paraíso Canton
  • La Unión Canton
  • Jiménez Canton

Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
1864 23,064 - census
1883 30,428 31.93% census
1892 37,973 24.8% census
1927 70,198 84.86% census
1950 100,725 43.49% census
1963 155,433 54.31% census
1973 204,699 31.7% census
1984 271,671 32.72% census
2000 432,395 59.16% census
2011 490,903 13.53% census
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