Country Colombia Population 358,681 (2005) Area 702 km2 | Region Andean Mayor Enrique Vasquez Zuleta | |
Colleges and Universities Technological University of Pereira, Catholic Popular University of Risaralda Points of interest Matecana City Zoo, Lake Otun, Nevado del Quindio | ||
Pereira is the capital city of the Colombian Department (governmental region) of Risaralda. It is located in the west of Colombia in the foothills of the Andes in a coffee producing area.
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Map of Pereira, Colombia
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Location
Pereira is located in the Central Cordillera (mountain range) of Colombia in the valley of the river Otun and part of the Cauca river valley. To the north is La Virginia and Marseille Dosquebradas. To the northeast is Santa Rosa de Cabal and to the east is Tolima. To the south is Quindio and Valle del Cauca and to the west is Balboa and Valle del Cauca.
Geography
The city follows the relief of the land with some steep or high areas. Its elevation is about 1,500 metres (4,900 ft). It is located in a zone of high seismic vulnerability.
History
The indigenous people of Pereira were the Quimbaya, a community of gold artisans.
Economy
68.1 percent of Pereiras economy lies in the tertiary sector, 26.2 percent in governance and 5.7 percent in primary production. The economy is supported by good prices for oil, coal, nickel and coffee; microcredit ventures; provision of security in the city and region; and taxes on residents living abroad.
Places of interest
References
Pereira, Colombia Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA
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