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La Unión

Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia · South America

About La Unión

La Unión sits on the route: 15 minutes from La Victoria, 48km from Colombian Coffee Triangle (Eje Cafetero).

La Unión is a town located in Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia. With a population of 41,013, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, La Unión sits in Colombia, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Bogota time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add La Unión to your route.

About La Unión

La Victoria is a town and municipality located in the Department of Valle del Cauca, Colombia, in the northern region. It is located in the right side of the Cauca River, in the valley between the western and central ranges. The town was founded on August 12, 1835 under the name of 'La Cañada' (The Ravine in

Read more English), founded very close to a creek called 'Los Micos'. The village was after renamed as 'San José' in the current location of the corregimientos of Holguín and San José, where still exists the Sanctuary of San José, built in 1832. Looking for a better connection with other cities and towns, the village was moved closer to the Cauca River, where currently is located the municipal head. The village was enacted as munipality in December 23, 1850.

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Where is La Unión located?

La Unión is located in Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia, South America. The coordinates are 4.5328 latitude, -76.1032 longitude.

What is the population of La Unión?

La Unión has a population of approximately 41,013 people, making it a town in Colombia.

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Quick Information

Population
41,013
Continent
South America
Country
Colombia
Region
Valle del Cauca Department
Timezone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
4.5328, -76.1032

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Colombia

Police
123
Ambulance
123
Fire
123
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from La Unión

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

landmark

Colombian Coffee Triangle (Eje Cafetero)

A UNESCO Cultural Landscape of rolling coffee plantations, colorful haciendas, and traditional Paisa towns in the heart of Colombia's coffee country.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near La Unión

  • 62 kmLa Línea TunnelAt 8.65 km, the longest road tunnel in South America, burrowing beneath the 3,300 m La Línea pass to link Calarcá and Cajamarca across the Cordillera Central.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near La Unión.

La Victoria

🇨🇴 Colombia

7 km awayPop. 11,064

Toro

🇨🇴 Colombia

9 km awayPop. 13,764

Versalles

🇨🇴 Colombia

12 km awayPop. 3,542

Roldanillo

🇨🇴 Colombia

15 km awayPop. 27,561

El Dovio

🇨🇴 Colombia

15 km awayPop. 7,942

Obando

🇨🇴 Colombia

15 km awayPop. 10,970

Zarzal

🇨🇴 Colombia

16 km awayPop. 28,761

Argelia

🇨🇴 Colombia

21 km awayPop. 3,418

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