# Cartagena de Indias Municipality, Bolívar Department

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Municipality · Bolívar Department 

# Cartagena de Indias

Cartagena de Indias is a municipality of Colombia in Bolívar Department. It had an estimated **1,082,562 people** in 2025 on 598 km² (about 1,811 per km²). Its main town is Cartagena. 133 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3,323 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1,082,562people (2025)
- 598km²
- 3,323mapped services
- 12 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Cartagena de Indias?

Cartagena de Indias had an estimated **1,082,562 people** in 2025 — 47.0% of Bolívar Department, 5th of 1121 municipalities. There are 1,076 women for every 1,000 men (above the Bolívar Department figure of 1,017). Spread over 598 km², that is about **1,811 people per km²**, 20th of 1121 municipalities.

23.2% of people are children under 15 and 9.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 31 years (it is 30 across Bolívar Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 48 children and older people.

0–4 ****80,871**

5–9 ****86,082**

10–14 ****84,327**

15–19 ****85,603**

20–24 ****90,782**

25–29 ****92,608**

30–34 ****89,690**

35–39 ****80,958**

40–44 ****71,440**

45–49 ****61,995**

50–54 ****56,119**

55–59 ****54,743**

60–64 ****48,112**

65–69 ****37,159**

70–74 ****26,224**

75–79 ****16,672**

80–84 ****9,757**

85–89 ****5,213**

90–94 ****2,519**

95+ ****1,098**

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 Cartagena de Indias?

Cartagena de Indias lies in [Bolívar Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 5 other municipalities: [Clemencia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/clemencia/), [Santa Catalina](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/santa-catalina/), [Santa Rosa](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/santa-rosa/), [Turbaco](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/turbaco/) and [Turbaná](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/turbana/). By area it is the 314th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 2.2% of [Bolívar Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/). The centre of Cartagena de Indias is about 664 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 2.1 km from Cartagena, the main town of Bolívar Department. The centre point is at 10.4167° N, 75.4909° 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 Cartagena de Indias

OpenStreetMap lists 135 named sights in Cartagena de Indias: 52 attractions; 23 memorials; 18 monuments; 14 beachs; 9 museums; 8 viewpoints; 6 nature reserves; 3 zoos; 1 aquarium; 1 castle or fort.

- Casa Museo Rafael Núñez · museum
- Choco Museum and Workshops · museum
- Historical Museum of Cartagena de Indias · museum
- Museo De Las Fortificaciones · museum
- Museo Naval del Caribe · museum
- Museo de la Esmeralda · museum
- Museo del Oro · museum
- Museo del Oro Zenú · museum
- San Pedro Claver · museum
- Fuerte de Santa Cruz · castle or fort
- Isla Abanico · nature reserve
- Isla Pelo de Zorra · nature reserve
- Manglar · nature reserve
- Mangle · nature reserve
- Mangle · nature reserve
- Resguardo indígena Senú · nature reserve
- Gente de Mar · beach
- La Playita · beach
- Mucura · beach
- Playa Agua Azul · beach
- Playa Escondida · beach
- Playa Las Américas · beach
- Playa Libre · beach
- Playa Paraiso · beach
- Playa de Marbella · beach
- Playa del Claval · beach
- Playa del Matal · beach
- Playas de Las Tenazas · beach
- Punta Faro · beach
- Terreno seleccionado · beach

…and 105 more.

### Nearby, outside Cartagena de Indias

- Volcanes de Turbaco · volcano, Turbaco17 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: Cartagena de Indias

- 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

- Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) · Cartagena3.7 km
- Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) · Barranquilla94 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:40) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:11, sunset around 17:42).

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 Cartagena de Indias

Open gazetteers list **133 villages, towns and localities** in Cartagena de Indias. The largest with a recorded population: Cartagena (914,552) and Santa Cruz del Islote (1,247). Settlements here lie between about -2 m and 82 m above sea level (median 12 m).

- Albornoz
- Alcibia
- Alpes
- Altamira
- Amador
- Amberes
- Ararca
- Arizona
- Armenia
- Arroyo Grande
- Arroyo de Piedra
- Arroyo de las Canoas
- Arroz Barato
- Bahaire
- Barrio Bocagrande
- Barrio Crespo
- Barrio El Prado
- Barrio Nelson Mandela
- Barú
- Bayunca
- Berim
- Bermúdez
- Bernardo Jaramillo
- Blas de Lezo
- Bocachica
- Bocagrande
- Boston
- Bruselas
- Buenos Aires
- Caimán
- Canalete
- Cartagena
- Castillogrande
- Caño de Loro
- Centro
- Chambacú
- Colina de Albornoz
- Crananio
- Crespo
- El Cairo
- El Cocón
- El Ingles
- El Laguito
- El Pozon
- El Pozón
- El Pueblito
- El Puerto de la Venta
- El Recreo
- El Tambo
- El Valle
- El Viejo
- Esperanza
- Fredonia
- Getsemaní
- Guayepo
- Hacienda Doña Manuela
- Hacienda Pua
- Hatillo
- Henequén
- Hierbabuena
- La Aguadita
- La Boquilla
- La Cabaña
- La Esmeralda
- La Esperanza
- La Florida
- La Jagua
- La Matuna
- La Popita
- La Siriaca
- Las Canoas
- Las Europas
- Leticia
- Los Arenales
- Los Arrayanes
- Los Caballos
- Los Morros
- Macromanzana 72
- Mamonal
- Manga
- Manzanillo del Mar
- Marbella
- Marlinda
- Martinez Martelo
- Membrillal
- Mi Esperanza
- Monasterio
- Monterrey
- Mozambique
- Naranjal
- Olaya Herrera
- Paiba
- Palonegro
- Paricuica
- Parque Heredia
- Pasacaballos
- Pendales
- Pontezuela
- Porto Nao
- Poza Verde
- Pradera
- Puerto Cospique
- Puerto Limón
- Puerto Rey
- Puerto Tierrabaja
- Punta Arena
- Punta Arenas
- Punta Canoas
- Punta de Canoa
- Quinta
- Rafael Nuñez
- Retéo
- San Antonio
- San Bernardo
- San Isidro
- San Sebastián
- Santa Ana
- Santa Ana de Barú
- Santa Cruz del Islote
- Serena del Mar
- Sierralandia
- Socorro
- Tarapacá
- Tesca
- Tierra Baja
- Tierra Bomba
- Torices
- Trece de Junio
- Urbanización El Golf
- Veracruz
- Villa Estrella
- Villa Gloria
- Villa Zuldany

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 Cartagena de Indias

Named natural and historic features inside Cartagena de Indias, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

6 rivers and streams; 1 lake.

- Arroyo Carabajal
- Arroyo Guayeno
- Arroyo Hormiga
- Arroyo Hormigas
- Arroyo Tabacal
- Caño Boca Nueva
- Lago del Cabrero

### Coast and islands

19 headlands; 10 islands; 4 beaches; 2 lagoons.

- Balneario de Marbella
- Ciénaga de Juan Polo
- Ciénaga de Tesca
- Isla Abanico
- Isla Barú
- Isla Cascajo
- Isla Diablo
- Isla Fuerte
- Isla Grande
- Isla Marina
- Isla Múcura
- Isla Tierra Bomba
- Isla Tintipán
- Playa Blanca
- Playa de Juan Guy
- Playa de Las Canoas
- Punta Boquerón
- Punta Brava
- Punta Canalete
- Punta Corralagrande
- Punta Dos Puntas
- Punta El Bobito
- Punta El Cedro
- Punta Gramajo

…and 11 more.

### Hills and mountains

8 hills.

- Cerro La Popa · 143 m
- Loma de La Sierra · 65 m
- Loma El Cocón · 45 m
- Loma de Mohán · 45 m
- Cuchilla El Barranco · 34 m
- Loma Los Monos · 28 m
- Loma Piedrecitas · 23 m
- Loma El Coquito · 20 m

### Forests and nature

1 park.

- Parque Centenario

### History

1 historic site; 1 fort; 1 museum; 1 castle.

- Castillo San Felipe de Barajas
- Castillo de San Fernando
- Museo Histórico del Palacio de la Inquisición
- Torre del Reloj

### Getting around

3 ports; 3 lighthouses; 2 airports.

- Aeropuerto Rafael Núñez
- Cartagena
- Container Port Cartagena
- Fort San Fernando Light (historical)
- Isla Tierra Bomba Lighthouse
- La Merced Light (historical)
- Rafael Núñez International Airport
- Sociedad Portuaria de Cartagena

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 Cartagena de Indias and the best time to visit

In Cartagena de Indias, the warmest month is Jun (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jan (27 °C). About 1,370 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (242 mm) and the driest Jan (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to March**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 27 2 

Feb 28 3 

Mar 28 10 

Apr 28 60 

May 28 178 

Jun 29 135 

Jul 29 160 

Aug 29 160 

Sep 28 182 

Oct 28 242 

Nov 28 181 

Dec 28 56 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Cartagena de Indias

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital Carlos Haime · Cartagena de Indias 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.40983&mlon=-75.48639#map=17/10.40983/-75.48639) 

Bank Banco W · Cartagena de Indias 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.39804&mlon=-75.49281#map=17/10.39804/-75.49281) 

ATM Bancolombia · Cartagena de Indias 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.41061&mlon=-75.52153#map=17/10.41061/-75.52153) 

Petrol pump Terpel · Cartagena de Indias 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.40676&mlon=-75.49351#map=17/10.40676/-75.49351) 

Hotel Hostal la Heroica · Cartagena de Indias 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.40808&mlon=-75.49831#map=17/10.40808/-75.49831) 

Mall Plaza Comercial Las Ramblas · Cartagena de Indias 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.40715&mlon=-75.49477#map=17/10.40715/-75.49477) 

School Institución Educ Jaivel · Cartagena de Indias 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.40750&mlon=-75.49444#map=17/10.40750/-75.49444) 

College Unicolombo · Cartagena de Indias 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.40699&mlon=-75.50157#map=17/10.40699/-75.50157) 

Police station CAI Arrocera · Cartagena de Indias 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.40744&mlon=-75.49512#map=17/10.40744/-75.49512) 

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 Cartagena de Indias

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

- Hospitals90
- Banks82
- ATMs7
- Petrol pumps81
- Hotels871
- Shopping malls69
- Schools396
- Colleges and universities88
- Cinemas11
- Pharmacies197
- Restaurants1,302
- Police stations33
- Dental clinics96

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

- Achí
- Altos del Rosario
- Arenal
- Arjona
- Arroyohondo
- Barranco de Loba
- Calamar
- Cantagallo
- 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 Cartagena de Indias?In Bolívar Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Cartagena de Indias?1,082,562 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Cartagena de Indias?About 31 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Cartagena de Indias?About 1,811 people per km²
- What borders Cartagena de Indias?Clemencia, Santa Catalina, Santa Rosa, Turbaco and Turbaná
- What is there to see in Cartagena de Indias?Almirante Jose Padilla, Artesanal Monsu, Aviario Nacional de Colombia, Baluarte Francisco Javier
- What time zone is Cartagena de Indias in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Cartagena de Indias?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Cartagena de Indias?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Cartagena de Indias?133 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Cartagena de Indias?Settlements lie between -2 m and 82 m
- What is the highest point in Cartagena de Indias?Cerro La Popa (143 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Cartagena de Indias?December to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Cartagena de Indias?Hospital Carlos Haime, about 0.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Cartagena de Indias?Banco W, about 2.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Cartagena de Indias?Bancolombia, about 3.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Cartagena de Indias?Terpel, about 1.1 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Cartagena de Indias?90 mapped
- How many banks are in Cartagena de Indias?82 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Cartagena de Indias?7 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Cartagena de Indias?81 mapped
- What is the P-code of Cartagena de Indias?CO13001 (OCHA common operational dataset)