# Manatí Municipality, Atlántico Department – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/colombia/atlantico/manati/

Municipality · Atlántico Department 

# Manatí

Manatí is a municipality of Colombia in Atlántico Department. It had an estimated **22,809 people** in 2025 on 214 km² (about 106 per km²). Its main town is Manatí. 27 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 27 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 22,809people (2025)
- 214km²
- 27mapped services
- 15 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Manatí?

Manatí had an estimated **22,809 people** in 2025 — 0.8% of Atlántico Department, 369th of 1121 municipalities. There are 952 women for every 1,000 men (below the Atlántico Department figure of 1,049). Spread over 214 km², that is about **106 people per km²**, 266th of 1121 municipalities.

29.4% of people are children under 15 and 7.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 years (it is 32 across Atlántico Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 60 children and older people.

0–4 ****2,173**

5–9 ****2,306**

10–14 ****2,222**

15–19 ****2,114**

20–24 ****1,979**

25–29 ****1,764**

30–34 ****1,550**

35–39 ****1,366**

40–44 ****1,356**

45–49 ****1,302**

50–54 ****1,111**

55–59 ****949**

60–64 ****806**

65–69 ****644**

70–74 ****467**

75–79 ****315**

80–84 ****208**

85–89 ****113**

90–94 ****45**

95+ ****14**

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 Manatí?

Manatí lies in [Atlántico Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/atlantico/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 6 other municipalities: [Campo de la Cruz](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/atlantico/campo-de-la-cruz/), [Candelaria](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/atlantico/candelaria/), [Repelón](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/atlantico/repelon/), [Sabanalarga](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/atlantico/sabanalarga/), [San Cristóbal](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/san-cristobal/) and [Santa Lucía](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/atlantico/santa-lucia/). By area it is the 666th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 6.5% of [Atlántico Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/atlantico/). The centre of Manatí is about 658 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 61 km from Barranquilla, the main town of Atlántico Department. The centre point is at 10.4564° N, 74.9892° 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 Manatí

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Manatí: 1 museum.

- Casa de la Cultura · museum

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: Manatí

- 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

- Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) · Barranquilla53 km
- Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) · Cartagena57 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:38) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:09, sunset around 17:40).

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 Manatí

Open gazetteers list **27 villages, towns and localities** in Manatí. The largest with a recorded population: Manatí (19,233). Settlements here lie between about 2 m and 105 m above sea level (median 15 m).

- Ambrosio
- Auyamal
- Bajos Del Palmar
- Calle Larga
- Chorrillo
- El Chinglar
- El Chorrillo
- El Coco
- El Golero
- El Limón
- El Mirador
- Gladys
- Higuerón
- Incora
- La Ceibita
- La María
- Las Bateas
- Las Compuertas
- Las Islitas
- Los Chorros
- Los Mamones
- Manatí
- Maná
- Pajonal
- Punta Polonia
- Rinconcito
- Tierragrata

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 Manatí

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

### Water

4 lakes.

- Ciénaga Boquita
- Ciénaga Manatí
- Ciénaga Sabanagrande
- Ciénaga de Las Cabezas

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 Manatí and the best time to visit

In Manatí, the warmest month is Apr (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Nov (27 °C). About 935 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (177 mm) and the driest Jan (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 28 2 

Feb 29 3 

Mar 29 6 

Apr 30 36 

May 29 125 

Jun 29 86 

Jul 29 110 

Aug 29 107 

Sep 28 128 

Oct 27 177 

Nov 27 126 

Dec 28 31 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Manatí

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Colsalud EPS · Manatí 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.44612&mlon=-74.95898#map=17/10.44612/-74.95898) 

Bank Banco W · Sabanalarga 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.63194&mlon=-74.92112#map=17/10.63194/-74.92112) 

Petrol pump San Luis · Manatí 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.45726&mlon=-74.95383#map=17/10.45726/-74.95383) 

Hotel Manaty City · Manatí 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.44420&mlon=-74.97873#map=17/10.44420/-74.97873) 

Mall Plaza Damasco Centro Comercial · Baranoa 39 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.79593&mlon=-74.91282#map=17/10.79593/-74.91282) 

School La Nueva · Manatí 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.44800&mlon=-74.96358#map=17/10.44800/-74.96358) 

College Vicerrectoría de Regionalización y Desarrollo Territorial Uniatlántico · Suan 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.34102&mlon=-74.87981#map=17/10.34102/-74.87981) 

Police station Estación de Policía Manatí · Manatí 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.44779&mlon=-74.95959#map=17/10.44779/-74.95959) 

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 Manatí

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

- Hospitals2
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels2
- Schools10
- Pharmacies2
- Restaurants9
- Police stations1

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 Atlántico Department

- Baranoa
- Barranquilla
- Campo de la Cruz
- Candelaria
- Galapa
- Juan de Acosta
- Luruaco
- Malambo
- Palmar de Varela
- Piojó
- Polonuevo
- Ponedera
- Puerto Colombia
- Repelón
- Sabanagrande
- Sabanalarga
- Santa Lucía
- Santo Tomás
- Soledad
- Suan
- Tubará
- Usiacurí

## Quick answers

- Where is Manatí?In Atlántico Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Manatí?22,809 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Manatí?About 27 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Manatí?About 106 people per km²
- What borders Manatí?Campo de la Cruz, Candelaria, Repelón, Sabanalarga, San Cristóbal and Santa Lucía
- What is there to see in Manatí?Casa de la Cultura
- What time zone is Manatí in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Manatí?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Manatí?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Manatí?27 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Manatí?Settlements lie between 2 m and 105 m
- What is the best time to visit Manatí?December
- Where is the nearest hospital to Manatí?Colsalud EPS, about 3.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Manatí?Banco W, about 21 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Manatí?San Luis, about 3.9 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Manatí?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Manatí?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Manatí?CO08436 (OCHA common operational dataset)