Silvia is a town and municipality in the Cauca Department, Colombia. It is often visited as a weekend getaway by residents of Cali, which has a much hotter climate. The area is populated by many people of Guambiano descent, who maintain their traditional ways of life in the area surrounding Silvia.

Silvia, Cauca
Municipality and town
View of Silvia
View of Silvia
Flag of Silvia, Cauca
Official seal of Silvia, Cauca
Location of the municipality and town of Silvia, Cauca in the Cauca Department of Colombia.
Location of the municipality and town of Silvia, Cauca in the Cauca Department of Colombia.
Country Colombia
DepartmentCauca Department
Elevation
2,800 m (9,200 ft)
Population
 (2020 est.[1])
 • Total
32,769
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
ClimateCsb

There are many fine bakeries and inexpensive restaurants in town, most within half a kilometer of the large public square. In the last decade, the large trees that formerly grew on the square were removed due to damages their roots were causing, and the square was renovated to include more seating, and replanted with a greater variety of vegetation.

References

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  1. ^ "Resultados y proyecciones (2005-2020) del censo 2005". Retrieved 19 April 2020.

2°37′N 76°23′W / 2.617°N 76.383°W / 2.617; -76.383