Palmira, Agricultural municipality in Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Located in southwestern Colombia, Palmira extends across 1,044 square kilometers within the fertile Cauca River valley at 1,001 meters elevation.
The municipality of Palmira, established in 1824, developed from an agricultural settlement into the second largest city of Valle del Cauca Department.
The National University of Colombia and University of Valle maintain agricultural research centers in Palmira, strengthening its position as an educational center.
The Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport connects Palmira with domestic flights, while the Pan-American Highway provides ground transportation access.
The surrounding sugar mills, including Manuelita, Providencia, and Del Cauca, process extensive sugarcane harvests from the regional plantations.
Location: Valle del Cauca Department
Inception: 1824
Elevation above the sea: 1,001 m
Website: http://www.palmira.gov.co/
Website: http://palmira.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 3.53472,-76.29556
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:34
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