# Polonuevo Municipality, Atlántico Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Atlántico Department 

# Polonuevo

Polonuevo is a municipality of Colombia in Atlántico Department. It had an estimated **20,790 people** in 2025 on 74 km² (about 281 per km²). Its main town is Polonuevo. 10 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 20,790people (2025)
- 73.9km²
- 2mapped services
- 78 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Polonuevo?

Polonuevo had an estimated **20,790 people** in 2025 — 0.7% of Atlántico Department, 399th of 1121 municipalities. There are 971 women for every 1,000 men (below the Atlántico Department figure of 1,049). Spread over 74 km², that is about **281 people per km²**, 94th of 1121 municipalities.

24.9% of people are children under 15 and 10.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 31 years (it is 32 across Atlántico Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 54 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,500**

5–9 ****1,778**

10–14 ****1,887**

15–19 ****1,772**

20–24 ****1,582**

25–29 ****1,473**

30–34 ****1,533**

35–39 ****1,532**

40–44 ****1,435**

45–49 ****1,216**

50–54 ****1,029**

55–59 ****973**

60–64 ****920**

65–69 ****796**

70–74 ****593**

75–79 ****369**

80–84 ****199**

85–89 ****111**

90–94 ****61**

95+ ****22**

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 Polonuevo?

Polonuevo lies in [Atlántico Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/atlantico/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 6 other municipalities: [Baranoa](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/atlantico/baranoa/), [Malambo](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/atlantico/malambo/), [Ponedera](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/atlantico/ponedera/), [Sabanagrande](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/atlantico/sabanagrande/), [Sabanalarga](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/atlantico/sabanalarga/) and [Santo Tomás](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/atlantico/santo-tomas/). By area it is the 1007th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 2.2% of [Atlántico Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/atlantico/). The centre of Polonuevo is about 689 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 25 km from Barranquilla, the main town of Atlántico Department. The centre point is at 10.7602° N, 74.8603° 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 Polonuevo

### Nearby, outside Polonuevo

- Cruz de Mayo · memorial, Baranoa7.0 km
- Santa Ana · memorial, Baranoa7.0 km
- Museo Histórico de Baranoa MUHBA · museum, Baranoa7.1 km
- San José · memorial, Baranoa7.1 km
- Letras Baranoa · memorial, Baranoa8.0 km
- Ranch Texas - Granja Jurasica · attraction, Baranoa10 km
- Centro Artesanal Corina Urueta · attraction, Usiacurí13 km
- Mirador Iglesia Mural Techos Usiacurí · attraction, Usiacurí13 km
- Mural en techos de Usiacurí · attraction, Usiacurí13 km
- Pozo El Olivo · attraction, Usiacurí13 km
- Parque Mirador de Usiacurí · attraction, Usiacurí13 km
- Casa Museo Julio Flórez · museum, Usiacurí13 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: Polonuevo

- 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) · Barranquilla17 km
- Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) · Santa Marta80 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:36) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:09, sunset around 17:39).

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 Polonuevo

Open gazetteers list **10 villages, towns and localities** in Polonuevo. The largest with a recorded population: Polonuevo (19,454). Settlements here lie between about 53 m and 98 m above sea level (median 78 m).

- Andrea
- Arroyo Grande
- Higuerón
- Kristiansand
- Misajal
- Pitalito
- Polonuevo
- Purnio
- Tierra Nueva
- Villa Narcisa

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).

## Weather in Polonuevo and the best time to visit

In Polonuevo, the warmest month is Aug (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (27 °C). About 1,126 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (220 mm) and the driest Jan (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to April**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 27 2 

Feb 27 2 

Mar 27 6 

Apr 28 38 

May 28 151 

Jun 28 111 

Jul 28 120 

Aug 28 129 

Sep 28 168 

Oct 28 220 

Nov 28 143 

Dec 27 37 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Polonuevo

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital RGV Odontología Integral y Estética · Baranoa 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.79844&mlon=-74.90881#map=17/10.79844/-74.90881) 

Bank Banco Mujer · Baranoa 7.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.79270&mlon=-74.91559#map=17/10.79270/-74.91559) 

ATM Cajero Bancolombia · Baranoa 7.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.80522&mlon=-74.91428#map=17/10.80522/-74.91428) 

Petrol pump EDS El Rancho · Baranoa 6.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.80075&mlon=-74.90821#map=17/10.80075/-74.90821) 

Hotel Hotel Paranawa · Baranoa 6.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.78277&mlon=-74.91199#map=17/10.78277/-74.91199) 

Mall Plaza Damasco Centro Comercial · Baranoa 7.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.79593&mlon=-74.91282#map=17/10.79593/-74.91282) 

School Institucion Educativa Tecnica Agropecuaria de Campeche · Baranoa 6.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.72773&mlon=-74.91389#map=17/10.72773/-74.91389) 

College SENA · Baranoa 7.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.80361&mlon=-74.91280#map=17/10.80361/-74.91280) 

Police station Estación de policía de Baranoa · Baranoa 7.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.79214&mlon=-74.91621#map=17/10.79214/-74.91621) 

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 Polonuevo

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

- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants1

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
- Manatí
- Palmar de Varela
- Piojó
- Ponedera
- Puerto Colombia
- Repelón
- Sabanagrande
- Sabanalarga
- Santa Lucía
- Santo Tomás
- Soledad
- Suan
- Tubará
- Usiacurí

## Quick answers

- Where is Polonuevo?In Atlántico Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Polonuevo?20,790 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Polonuevo?About 31 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Polonuevo?About 281 people per km²
- What borders Polonuevo?Baranoa, Malambo, Ponedera, Sabanagrande, Sabanalarga and Santo Tomás
- What is there to see in Polonuevo?Cruz de Mayo, Santa Ana, Museo Histórico de Baranoa MUHBA, San José
- What time zone is Polonuevo in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Polonuevo?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Polonuevo?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Polonuevo?10 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Polonuevo?Settlements lie between 53 m and 98 m
- What is the best time to visit Polonuevo?December to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Polonuevo?RGV Odontología Integral y Estética, about 6.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Polonuevo?Banco Mujer, about 7.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Polonuevo?Cajero Bancolombia, about 7.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Polonuevo?EDS El Rancho, about 6.9 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Polonuevo?CO08558 (OCHA common operational dataset)