Piendamó
8.4
High score (8-10) · Your profile
Piendamó is a highway municipality on the Pan-American between Popayán and Santander de Quilichao, best known as the point where travelers turn off toward Silvia's Tuesday market. It has some agricultural processing infrastructure and a small commercial strip but nothing that functions as a destination in itself. Whatever someone might want in this area is available in Popayán 45 minutes south. A transit point, not a stop.
Mid score (6-8)
The municipality has grown modestly due to its highway location and proximity to Popayán's economic orbit. Some indigenous and campesino communities in the surrounding area. Basic services are available in the town. The Silvia road junction gives it a small trickle of tourist traffic on Tuesday mornings. That's it.
Lower score (below 6)
Piendamó has no independent draw for an outside visitor. It's a highway stop with a small commercial strip and no social scene. The surrounding area has had security complications related to armed group movement in northern Cauca. Keep driving.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Piendamó, Cauca?
$9k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Piendamó, Cauca?
Women marry at 25
How common is a college degree in Piendamó, Cauca?
32% men have degree
What's the average male height in Piendamó, Cauca?
171 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Piendamó, Cauca?
Local women avg 27.0