# Heliconia Municipality, Antioquia Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Antioquia Department 

# Heliconia

Heliconia is a municipality of Colombia in Antioquia Department. It had an estimated **5,758 people** in 2025 on 115 km² (about 50 per km²). 24 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 17 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 5,758people (2025)
- 115km²
- 17mapped services
- 2,012 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Heliconia?

Heliconia had an estimated **5,758 people** in 2025 — 0.1% of Antioquia Department, 904th of 1121 municipalities. There are 913 women for every 1,000 men (below the Antioquia Department figure of 1,067). Spread over 115 km², that is about **50 people per km²**, 542nd of 1121 municipalities.

16.7% of people are children under 15 and 16.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 42 years (it is 34 across Antioquia Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 50 children and older people.

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Source: [Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE) via OCHA HDX, population 2025 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-col).

## Where is Heliconia?

Heliconia lies in [Antioquia Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/antioquia/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 4 other municipalities: [Angelópolis](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/antioquia/angelopolis/), [Armenia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/antioquia/armenia/), [Ebéjico](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/antioquia/ebejico/) and [Medellín](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/antioquia/medellin/). By area it is the 894th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 0.2% of [Antioquia Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/antioquia/). The centre of Heliconia is about 256 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 20 km from Medellín, the main town of Antioquia Department. The centre point is at 6.2062° N, 75.7525° W.

Source: [Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-col).

## Things to see in and around Heliconia

### Nearby, outside Heliconia

- Salto Guzmanito · waterfall, Ebéjico11 km
- Monumento al minero · memorial, Angelópolis12 km
- Ethnosphere · nature reserve, La Estrella12 km
- Cascada Cañaduzala · waterfall, Anzá12 km
- Cascada La Esmeralda · waterfall, Ebéjico13 km
- Cascada Torito · waterfall, Anzá13 km
- Museo Casa Consistorial · museum, La Estrella13 km
- Lucho Márquez · attraction, Medellín13 km
- Monumento a La Virgen · monument, Angelópolis14 km
- Guacas de Los Polines · archaeological site, Anzá14 km
- reserva natural " bosque pico manzanillo" · nature reserve, Itagüí14 km
- Titiribí Waterfall · attraction, Titiribí14 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Heliconia

- Time zoneUTC−5, no daylight saving · America/Bogota
- CurrencyPeso (COP)
- Country calling code+57
- LanguagesSpanish
- Plug typesType A, B · 110 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) · Medellín18 km
- Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) · Medellín37 km

### Nearest railway station

Estación del Metro Envigado (Itagüí), about 18 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:48) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:05, sunset around 17:51).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Heliconia

Open gazetteers list **24 villages, towns and localities** in Heliconia. The largest with a recorded population: Heliconia (2,403). Settlements here lie between about 1,387 m and 2,583 m above sea level (median 2,012 m).

- Alto del Corral
- Canoas
- Cañada Sela
- El Chuscal
- El Hatillo
- El Ocaso
- El Roblal
- El Roble
- El Tablazo
- Establado
- Guamal
- Heliconia
- La Cueva
- La Herradurita
- Las Mercedes
- Llanos de San José
- Monte Guaca
- Morritos
- Palo Blanco
- Pekín
- Pueblito
- Pueblito-Heliconia
- Santa Ana
- Santa Teresita

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Heliconia

Named natural and historic features inside Heliconia, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

11 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada El Buey
- Quebrada El Desecho
- Quebrada Granadillo
- Quebrada La Agustina
- Quebrada La Burreña
- Quebrada La Ramírez
- Quebrada Los Morros
- Quebrada Matazano
- Quebrada Sobaleta
- Quebrada Sucia
- Quebrada de La Ospina

### Hills and mountains

11 hills.

- Alto La Humadera · 2,781 m
- Alto Canoas · 2,698 m
- Morro Los Botes · 2,138 m
- Alto los Azules · 2,010 m
- Alto Chuscal · 1,948 m
- Alto Roblal · 1,854 m
- Alto Gólgota · 1,709 m
- Alto de Bogotá · 1,634 m
- Alto Simula · 1,509 m
- Cerro Joli · 1,496 m
- Cerro El Tablazo · 1,488 m

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Heliconia and the best time to visit

In Heliconia, the warmest month is Mar (average 18 °C) and the coolest is Nov (17 °C). About 2,270 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is May (246 mm) and the driest Feb (111 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 17 134 

Feb 18 111 

Mar 18 155 

Apr 18 230 

May 18 246 

Jun 18 178 

Jul 18 183 

Aug 18 206 

Sep 18 202 

Oct 17 232 

Nov 17 221 

Dec 17 172 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Heliconia

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital San Martín de Porres · Armenia 6.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.15871&mlon=-75.78629#map=17/6.15871/-75.78629) 

Bank Banco Agrario de Colombia · Armenia 6.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.15715&mlon=-75.78697#map=17/6.15715/-75.78697) 

ATM Cajero Bancolombia · Medellín 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.23299&mlon=-75.61073#map=17/6.23299/-75.61073) 

Petrol pump Su Jardin Heliconia · Heliconia 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.20657&mlon=-75.73347#map=17/6.20657/-75.73347) 

Hotel Casa de Ciclistas · Medellín 9.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.20361&mlon=-75.66629#map=17/6.20361/-75.66629) 

Mall Palma Sur · Medellín 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.18434&mlon=-75.65842#map=17/6.18434/-75.65842) 

School Escuela Rural Hondura · Heliconia 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.19056&mlon=-75.76333#map=17/6.19056/-75.76333) 

College Fundacion Educativa Soleira · La Estrella 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.13821&mlon=-75.64849#map=17/6.13821/-75.64849) 

Police station Comando de Policía · Armenia 6.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.15731&mlon=-75.78669#map=17/6.15731/-75.78669) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Heliconia

Places mapped inside Heliconia in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Petrol pumps1
- Schools14
- Restaurants2

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other municipalities in Antioquia Department

- Abejorral
- Abriaquí
- Alejandría
- Amagá
- Amalfi
- Andes
- Angelópolis
- Angostura
- Anorí
- Anzá
- Apartadó
- Arboletes
- Argelia
- Armenia
- Barbosa
- Bello
- Belmira
- Betania
- Betulia
- Briceño
- Buriticá
- Caicedo
- Caldas
- Campamento
- Caracolí
- Caramanta
- Carepa
- Carolina
- Caucasia
- Cañasgordas
- Chigorodó
- Cisneros
- Ciudad Bolívar
- Cocorná
- Concepción
- Concordia
- Copacabana
- Cáceres
- Dabeiba
- Donmatías
- Ebéjico
- El Bagre
- El Carmen de Viboral
- El Santuario
- Entrerríos
- Envigado
- Fredonia
- Frontino
- Giraldo
- Girardota
- Granada
- Guadalupe
- Guarne
- Guatapé
- Gómez Plata
- Hispania
- Itagüí
- Ituango
- Jardín
- Jericó
- La Ceja
- La Estrella
- La Pintada
- La Unión
- Liborina
- Maceo
- Marinilla
- Medellín
- Montebello
- Murindó
- Mutatá
- Nariño
- Nechí
- Necoclí
- Olaya
- Peque
- Peñol
- Pueblorrico
- Puerto Berrío
- Puerto Nare
- Puerto Triunfo
- Remedios
- Retiro
- Rionegro
- Sabanalarga
- Sabaneta
- Salgar
- San Andrés de Cuerquía
- San Carlos
- San Francisco
- San Jerónimo
- San José de la Montaña
- San Juan de Urabá
- San Luis
- San Pedro de Urabá
- San Pedro de los Milagros
- San Rafael
- San Roque
- San Vicente Ferrer
- Santa Bárbara
- Santa Fé de Antioquia
- Santa Rosa de Osos
- Santo Domingo
- Segovia
- Sonsón
- Sopetrán
- Tarazá
- Tarso
- Titiribí
- Toledo
- Turbo
- Támesis
- Uramita
- Urrao
- Valdivia
- Valparaíso
- Vegachí
- Venecia
- Vigía del Fuerte
- Yalí
- Yarumal
- Yolombó
- Yondó
- Zaragoza

## Quick answers

- Where is Heliconia?In Antioquia Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Heliconia?5,758 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Heliconia?About 42 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Heliconia?About 50 people per km²
- What borders Heliconia?Angelópolis, Armenia, Ebéjico and Medellín
- What is there to see in Heliconia?Salto Guzmanito, Monumento al minero, Ethnosphere, Cascada Cañaduzala
- What time zone is Heliconia in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Heliconia?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Heliconia?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Heliconia?24 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Heliconia?Settlements lie between 1,387 m and 2,583 m
- What is the highest point in Heliconia?Alto La Humadera (2,781 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Heliconia?February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Heliconia?Hospital San Martín de Porres, about 6.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Heliconia?Banco Agrario de Colombia, about 6.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Heliconia?Cajero Bancolombia, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Heliconia?Su Jardin Heliconia, about 2.1 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Heliconia?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Heliconia?CO05347 (OCHA common operational dataset)