Argelia, Valle del Cauca

Argelia is a town and municipality located in the Department of Valle del Cauca, Colombia. The main means of income for this region is coffee.[citation needed]

Argelia
Municipality and town
Flag of Argelia
Location of the municipality and town of Argelia, Valle del Cauca in the Valle del Cauca Department of Colombia.
Location of the municipality and town of Argelia, Valle del Cauca in the Valle del Cauca Department of Colombia.
Argelia is located in Colombia
Argelia
Argelia
Location in Colombia
Coordinates: 4°40′N 76°40′W / 4.667°N 76.667°W / 4.667; -76.667
Country Colombia
DepartmentValle del Cauca Department
Area
 • Total87 km2 (34 sq mi)
Elevation
1,560 m (5,120 ft)
Population
 (2015)
 • Total6,440
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
ClimateAf

Argelia was founded by the Ospina-Agi brothers, and are now recognized by a donkey statue for their great efforts in transporting goods by donkey up the jungle terrain and steep hills.