# Achí Municipality, Bolívar Department – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/achi/

Municipality · Bolívar Department 

# Achí

Achí is a municipality of Colombia in Bolívar Department. It had an estimated **26,454 people** in 2025 on 952 km² (about 28 per km²). Its main town is Achí. 24 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 67 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 26,454people (2025)
- 952km²
- 67mapped services
- 21 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Achí?

Achí had an estimated **26,454 people** in 2025 — 1.1% of Bolívar Department, 315th of 1121 municipalities. There are 883 women for every 1,000 men (below the Bolívar Department figure of 1,017). Spread over 952 km², that is about **28 people per km²**, 753rd of 1121 municipalities.

29.1% of people are children under 15 and 9.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 28 years (it is 30 across Bolívar Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 64 children and older people.

0–4 ****2,561**

5–9 ****2,643**

10–14 ****2,482**

15–19 ****2,293**

20–24 ****2,167**

25–29 ****2,020**

30–34 ****1,828**

35–39 ****1,621**

40–44 ****1,516**

45–49 ****1,417**

50–54 ****1,254**

55–59 ****1,086**

60–64 ****946**

65–69 ****820**

70–74 ****691**

75–79 ****498**

80–84 ****305**

85–89 ****167**

90–94 ****83**

95+ ****37**

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 Achí?

Achí lies in [Bolívar Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 8 other municipalities: [Guaranda](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/sucre/guaranda/), [Magangué](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/magangue/), [Majagual](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/sucre/majagual/), [Montecristo](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/montecristo/), [Pinillos](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/pinillos/), [San Jacinto del Cauca](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/san-jacinto-del-cauca/), [Sucre](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/sucre/sucre/) and [Tiquisio](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/tiquisio/). By area it is the 210th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 3.6% of [Bolívar Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/). The centre of Achí is about 446 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 230 km from Cartagena, the main town of Bolívar Department. The centre point is at 8.6029° N, 74.4594° 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 Achí

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Achí: 1 beach.

- Playa Alta · beach

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: Achí

- 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

- Las Brujas Airport (CZU) · Corozal122 km
- Los Garzones Airport (MTR) · Montería152 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:39) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:04, sunset around 17:41).

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 Achí

Open gazetteers list **24 villages, towns and localities** in Achí. The largest with a recorded population: Achí (8,434). Settlements here lie between about 16 m and 24 m above sea level (median 21 m).

- Achí
- Agua Fría
- Algarrobo
- Boyacá
- Buenavista
- Buenos Aires
- Centro Alegre
- Colorado
- Guacamayo
- La Envidia
- La Golosina
- La Loma
- Los Nísperos
- Mosquitero
- Paso Mantequera
- Payandé
- Playa Alta
- Plaza Nueva
- Puerto Isabel
- Puerto Venecia
- Río Nuevo
- Sincerín
- Tacuyalta
- Tres Cruces

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 Achí

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

### Water

9 rivers and streams; 4 lakes.

- Caño Gallego
- Caño Grande
- Caño La Puente
- Caño Muchos Años
- Caño Paca
- Caño Palenquillo
- Caño Prieto
- Caño los Negritos
- Ciénaga El Floral
- Ciénaga La Burra
- Ciénaga La Veta
- Ciénaga Peronillo
- Quebrada La Veta

### Coast and islands

1 island; 1 headland.

- Isla Ojolargo
- Punta Peñita

### Hills and mountains

2 hills.

- Alto El Gallo · 377 m
- Loma Peronillo · 193 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 Achí and the best time to visit

In Achí, the warmest month is Mar (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Nov (26 °C). About 1,179 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (147 mm) and the driest Jan (26 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **June, September and December**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 29 26 

Feb 30 28 

Mar 30 63 

Apr 29 112 

May 28 143 

Jun 28 106 

Jul 28 122 

Aug 28 122 

Sep 27 118 

Oct 26 147 

Nov 26 133 

Dec 27 60 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Achí

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital ESE Hospital San José De Achí · Achí 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.56926&mlon=-74.55649#map=17/8.56926/-74.55649) 

Bank Banco Agrario · Majagual 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.54000&mlon=-74.62806#map=17/8.54000/-74.62806) 

Petrol pump Achi Fluvial II · Achí 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.57037&mlon=-74.55413#map=17/8.57037/-74.55413) 

Hotel Hotel guaranda plaza · Guaranda 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.46618&mlon=-74.53549#map=17/8.46618/-74.53549) 

School Escuela Nueva de Tacuyalta · Achí 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.58055&mlon=-74.46949#map=17/8.58055/-74.46949) 

College Concentración Tec Educ San José de Playa Alta · Achí 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.78863&mlon=-74.50327#map=17/8.78863/-74.50327) 

Police station Estación de Policia · Majagual 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.54023&mlon=-74.62991#map=17/8.54023/-74.62991) 

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 Achí

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

- Hospitals1
- Petrol pumps2
- Schools59
- Colleges and universities1
- Restaurants4

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 Bolívar Department

- Altos del Rosario
- Arenal
- Arjona
- Arroyohondo
- Barranco de Loba
- Calamar
- Cantagallo
- Cartagena de Indias
- Cicuco
- Clemencia
- Córdoba
- El Carmen de Bolívar
- El Guamo
- El Peñón
- Hatillo de Loba
- Magangué
- Mahates
- Margarita
- María La Baja
- Mompós
- Montecristo
- Morales
- Norosí
- Pinillos
- Regidor
- Río Viejo
- San Cristóbal
- San Estanislao
- San Fernando
- San Jacinto
- San Jacinto del Cauca
- San Juan Nepomuceno
- San Martín de Loba
- San Pablo
- Santa Catalina
- Santa Rosa
- Santa Rosa del Sur
- Simití
- Soplaviento
- Talaigua Nuevo
- Tiquisio
- Turbaco
- Turbaná
- Villanueva
- Zambrano

## Quick answers

- Where is Achí?In Bolívar Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Achí?26,454 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Achí?About 28 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Achí?About 28 people per km²
- What borders Achí?Guaranda, Magangué, Majagual, Montecristo, Pinillos, San Jacinto del Cauca, Sucre and Tiquisio
- What is there to see in Achí?Playa Alta
- What time zone is Achí in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Achí?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Achí?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Achí?24 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Achí?Settlements lie between 16 m and 24 m
- What is the highest point in Achí?Alto El Gallo (377 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Achí?June, September and December
- Where is the nearest hospital to Achí?ESE Hospital San José De Achí, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Achí?Banco Agrario, about 20 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Achí?Achi Fluvial II, about 11 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Achí?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Achí?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Achí?CO13006 (OCHA common operational dataset)