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Zarzal

Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia · South America

About Zarzal

Zarzal sits on the route: 20 minutes from Roldanillo, 48km from Colombian Coffee Triangle (Eje Cafetero).

Zarzal is a town located in Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia. With a population of 28,761, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Zarzal 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 Zarzal to your route.

About Zarzal

Zarzal (Spanish pronunciation: [saɾˈsal]) is a city and municipality in the north of the department of Valle del Cauca in Colombia. Its economy is based primarily on the extensive cultivation of sugar cane, on small and medium enterprises in the metallurgic sector, and on utilities. Commerce is also of great

Read more importance, because a great number of warehouses for basic necessity goods exist in the city. A marketplace also exists, which serves as reference for various cities that are close by. Zarzal municipality has a population of about 42,000. New city districts were constructed in the center of the city; it has now become difficult to find bare land inside the city.

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Where is Zarzal located?

Zarzal is located in Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia, South America. The coordinates are 4.3946 latitude, -76.0715 longitude.

What is the population of Zarzal?

Zarzal has a population of approximately 28,761 people, making it a town in Colombia.

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Quick Information

Population
28,761
Continent
South America
Country
Colombia
Region
Valle del Cauca Department
Timezone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
4.3946, -76.0715

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Colombia

Police
123
Ambulance
123
Fire
123
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Zarzal

2 notable places 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

tunnel

La Línea Tunnel

At 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.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Zarzal

  • 59 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 Zarzal.

Roldanillo

🇨🇴 Colombia

9 km awayPop. 27,561

Bolívar

🇨🇴 Colombia

14 km awayPop. 4,165

La Victoria

🇨🇴 Colombia

15 km awayPop. 11,064

La Unión

🇨🇴 Colombia

16 km awayPop. 41,013

Sevilla

🇨🇴 Colombia

21 km awayPop. 43,738

El Dovio

🇨🇴 Colombia

22 km awayPop. 7,942

Bugalagrande

🇨🇴 Colombia

22 km awayPop. 12,418

Obando

🇨🇴 Colombia

23 km awayPop. 10,970

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