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Balboa

City in Risaralda, Colombia

Overview

Balboa is a picturesque small town in Risaralda set amid Colombia's coffee-growing hills. Known for its friendly community and colonial-era streets, the city offers an authentic rural Colombian experience. Its tranquil atmosphere appeals to those seeking relaxation and outdoor adventures.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Colombia
Department
Risaralda
Population
6,353
Time Zone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
4.92°, -75.94°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
57
Female Safety
54
LGBTQ+ Safety
37
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
68
Monthly Cost · estimate
$618
Local Cost
$302
Local Income
$260
Cashless
22
English
12
Temperature
21.5°C
Summer Avg
21.8°C
Winter Avg
21.4°C
Record High
30.8°C
Record Low
14.0°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
2676 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CRC
Distance
18 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 54/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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