# Sabanagrande Municipality, Atlántico Department – Villages

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Municipality · Atlántico Department 

# Sabanagrande

Sabanagrande is a municipality of Colombia in Atlántico Department. It had an estimated **37,287 people** in 2025 on 43 km² (about 865 per km²). 11 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 15 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 37,287people (2025)
- 43.1km²
- 15mapped services
- 9 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Sabanagrande?

Sabanagrande had an estimated **37,287 people** in 2025 — 1.3% of Atlántico Department, 209th of 1121 municipalities. There are 1,007 women for every 1,000 men (below the Atlántico Department figure of 1,049). Spread over 43 km², that is about **865 people per km²**, 34th of 1121 municipalities.

24.8% of people are children under 15 and 8.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 30 years (it is 32 across Atlántico Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 50 children and older people.

0–4 ****2,940**

5–9 ****3,167**

10–14 ****3,141**

15–19 ****3,104**

20–24 ****3,099**

25–29 ****3,013**

30–34 ****2,932**

35–39 ****2,744**

40–44 ****2,566**

45–49 ****2,217**

50–54 ****1,865**

55–59 ****1,735**

60–64 ****1,573**

65–69 ****1,248**

70–74 ****861**

75–79 ****518**

80–84 ****294**

85–89 ****159**

90–94 ****73**

95+ ****27**

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 Sabanagrande?

Sabanagrande lies in [Atlántico Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/atlantico/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 4 other municipalities: [Malambo](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/atlantico/malambo/), [Polonuevo](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/atlantico/polonuevo/), [Santo Tomás](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/atlantico/santo-tomas/) and [Sitionuevo](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/magdalena/sitionuevo/). By area it is the 1092nd largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 1.3% of [Atlántico Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/atlantico/). The centre of Sabanagrande is about 693 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 18 km from Barranquilla, the main town of Atlántico Department. The centre point is at 10.8025° N, 74.7755° 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 Sabanagrande

### Nearby, outside Sabanagrande

- Monumento al Cacique · memorial, Malambo6.2 km
- Monumento Avion · memorial, Malambo7.5 km
- Bolivarian Museum · museum, Soledad13 km
- Monumento funebre al poeta Gabriel Escorcia Gravini · memorial, Soledad13 km
- Botero · attraction, Palmar de Varela13 km
- Paso El Libertador · memorial, Soledad14 km
- La Piedra · memorial, Soledad14 km
- Ranch Texas - Granja Jurasica · attraction, Baranoa15 km
- Cruz de Mayo · memorial, Baranoa15 km
- Museo Histórico de Baranoa MUHBA · museum, Baranoa15 km
- Letras Baranoa · memorial, Baranoa15 km
- Santa Ana · memorial, Baranoa15 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: Sabanagrande

- 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) · Barranquilla9.7 km
- Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) · Santa Marta69 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.8 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 Sabanagrande

Open gazetteers list **11 villages, towns and localities** in Sabanagrande. The largest with a recorded population: Sabanagrande (35,044). Settlements here lie between about 5 m and 20 m above sea level (median 9 m).

- Ciudadela Santa Sofía
- El Mamón
- El Nilo
- Isidro
- Puerto Sabana Grande
- Rincon Grande
- Sabanagrande
- San Andrés
- Santa Cruz
- Valencia
- Villa Sabina

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 Sabanagrande

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

### Coast and islands

1 lagoon.

- Ciénaga El Convento

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 Sabanagrande and the best time to visit

In Sabanagrande, 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 Sabanagrande

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital Municipal de Sabanagrande · Sabanagrande 2.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.79175&mlon=-74.75620#map=17/10.79175/-74.75620) 

Bank Banco de Bogotá Malambo · Malambo 6.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.85747&mlon=-74.77478#map=17/10.85747/-74.77478) 

ATM Banco de bogota ATM · Soledad 9.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.88672&mlon=-74.77604#map=17/10.88672/-74.77604) 

Petrol pump Multiservicios La Cruz | Sabanagrande · Sabanagrande 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.79181&mlon=-74.76373#map=17/10.79181/-74.76373) 

Hotel Hotel Las Olas de Malambo · Malambo 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.83396&mlon=-74.77206#map=17/10.83396/-74.77206) 

Mall Centro Comercial Poblado Plaza · Santo Tomás 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.76045&mlon=-74.76067#map=17/10.76045/-74.76067) 

School Colegio Santa Rita · Sabanagrande 2.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.79457&mlon=-74.75525#map=17/10.79457/-74.75525) 

College Sena Colombo-Alemán · Malambo 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.86354&mlon=-74.77733#map=17/10.86354/-74.77733) 

Police station Estacion de Policia Sitionuevo · Sitionuevo 6.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.77725&mlon=-74.72212#map=17/10.77725/-74.72212) 

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 Sabanagrande

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

- Hospitals1
- Petrol pumps2
- Schools2
- Pharmacies2
- Restaurants8

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
- Polonuevo
- Ponedera
- Puerto Colombia
- Repelón
- Sabanalarga
- Santa Lucía
- Santo Tomás
- Soledad
- Suan
- Tubará
- Usiacurí

## Quick answers

- Where is Sabanagrande?In Atlántico Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Sabanagrande?37,287 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Sabanagrande?About 30 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Sabanagrande?About 865 people per km²
- What borders Sabanagrande?Malambo, Polonuevo, Santo Tomás and Sitionuevo
- What is there to see in Sabanagrande?Monumento al Cacique, Monumento Avion, Bolivarian Museum, Monumento funebre al poeta Gabriel Escorcia Gravini
- What time zone is Sabanagrande in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Sabanagrande?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Sabanagrande?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Sabanagrande?11 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Sabanagrande?Settlements lie between 5 m and 20 m
- What is the best time to visit Sabanagrande?December to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Sabanagrande?Hospital Municipal de Sabanagrande, about 2.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Sabanagrande?Banco de Bogotá Malambo, about 6.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Sabanagrande?Banco de bogota ATM, about 9.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Sabanagrande?Multiservicios La Cruz | Sabanagrande, about 1.8 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Sabanagrande?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Sabanagrande?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Sabanagrande?CO08634 (OCHA common operational dataset)