# Morales Municipality, Bolívar Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Bolívar Department 

# Morales

Morales is a municipality of Colombia in Bolívar Department. It had an estimated **24,865 people** in 2025 on 1,348 km² (about 18 per km²). Its main town is Morales. 64 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 60 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 24,865people (2025)
- 1,348km²
- 60mapped services
- 41 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Morales?

Morales had an estimated **24,865 people** in 2025 — 1.1% of Bolívar Department, 341st of 1121 municipalities. There are 888 women for every 1,000 men (below the Bolívar Department figure of 1,017). Spread over 1,348 km², that is about **18 people per km²**, 900th of 1121 municipalities.

30.3% of people are children under 15 and 6.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 30 across Bolívar Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 59 children and older people.

0–4 ****2,569**

5–9 ****2,591**

10–14 ****2,378**

15–19 ****2,228**

20–24 ****2,146**

25–29 ****1,953**

30–34 ****1,725**

35–39 ****1,575**

40–44 ****1,524**

45–49 ****1,397**

50–54 ****1,181**

55–59 ****1,006**

60–64 ****856**

65–69 ****668**

70–74 ****459**

75–79 ****281**

80–84 ****167**

85–89 ****88**

90–94 ****40**

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 Morales?

Morales lies in [Bolívar Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 8 other municipalities: [Aguachica](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cesar/aguachica/), [Arenal](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/arenal/), [Gamarra](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cesar/gamarra/), [Montecristo](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/montecristo/), [Puerto Wilches](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/puerto-wilches/), [Río Viejo](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/rio-viejo/), [Santa Rosa del Sur](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/santa-rosa-del-sur/) and [Simití](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/simiti/). By area it is the 144th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 5.0% of [Bolívar Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/). The centre of Morales is about 407 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 290 km from Cartagena, the main town of Bolívar Department. The centre point is at 8.2688° N, 73.9641° 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 Morales

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Morales: 2 beachs.

- Punta Arenal · beach
- Punta Caño Cerro · 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: Morales

- 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

- Yariguíes Airport (EJA) · Barrancabermeja139 km
- Palonegro Airport (BGA) · Bucaramanga153 km

### Nearest railway station

Gamarra (Gamarra), about 28 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:37) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:01, 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 Morales

Open gazetteers list **64 villages, towns and localities** in Morales. The largest with a recorded population: Morales (18,678). Settlements here lie between about 20 m and 61 m above sea level (median 41 m).

- Alegacion
- Basural
- Belle Vista
- Bello Pais
- Boca de La Ciénaga
- Boca de La Honda
- Bodega Central
- Buenos Aires
- Caimítal
- Caracucho
- El Brillante
- El Delirio
- El Dique
- El Esfuerzo
- El Jardin
- El Olvido
- El Oso
- El Porvenir
- El Torno
- El Unito
- Guataca
- La Arcadia
- La Aurora
- La Comformidad 1
- La Cruz
- La Esperanza
- La Florida
- La Orocia
- La Palma
- La Torera
- La Union
- Las Bonitas
- Las Delicias
- Las Pailas
- Laureles
- Leguía
- Leticia
- Los Mangos
- Los Obispos
- Los Palmitos
- Machosolo
- Micoahumado
- Mirabien
- Morales
- Moralito
- No Hay Como Dios
- Nuevo Corral
- Nuevo Zelandia
- Palmarito
- Paraiso
- Paredes de Ororia
- Pradilla
- Remolino De Las Flores
- San José
- San Luis
- San Sebastián
- Santa Fe
- Simohita
- Simoita
- Todosnován
- Venecia
- Vila Nori
- Villa Hermosa
- Yarumal

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 Morales

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

### Water

31 rivers and streams; 17 lakes.

- Arroyo El Atranco
- Arroyo El Desierto
- Arroyo Quebradona
- Cañada Tolú
- Caño Amor Viejo
- Caño El Confin
- Caño Guabina
- Caño La Caimanera
- Caño Los Chavarrices
- Caño Los Músicos
- Caño Los Obispos
- Caño Maizcocho
- Caño Mulita
- Caño Salado
- Caño Salobre
- Caño Viejo
- Ciénaga Betumen
- Ciénaga Catana
- Ciénaga Coroncoro
- Ciénaga El Confin
- Ciénaga El Dique
- Ciénaga El Roble
- Ciénaga Las Cucharitas
- Ciénaga Los Obispos

…and 24 more.

### Coast and islands

9 islands; 2 headlands.

- Isla Canelo
- Isla Cuatrovientos
- Isla El Tablar
- Isla Guataca
- Isla Mayar
- Isla Morales
- Isla Papayal
- Isla San Jacobo
- Isla San Rafael
- Punta Arenal
- Punta Caño Cerro

### Hills and mountains

3 hills; 1 mountain.

- Cerro San Lucas · 2,247 m
- Loma San Miguel · 490 m
- Loma Quebrada Seca · 383 m
- Alto Careca · 123 m

### Getting around

1 airfield.

- Puerto Mosquitos Nordeste

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 Morales and the best time to visit

In Morales, the warmest month is Mar (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Nov (25 °C). About 1,068 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (138 mm) and the driest Jan (30 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to February, April and June to September**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 27 30 

Feb 28 35 

Mar 28 70 

Apr 27 104 

May 27 122 

Jun 27 87 

Jul 27 93 

Aug 27 98 

Sep 26 100 

Oct 25 138 

Nov 25 128 

Dec 26 63 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Morales

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital San Sebastian de Morales · Morales 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.28236&mlon=-73.86827#map=17/8.28236/-73.86827) 

Bank Banco Agrario de Colombia · Santa Rosa del Sur 36 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.96131&mlon=-74.05203#map=17/7.96131/-74.05203) 

Hotel Casa del Abuelo · Morales 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.27488&mlon=-73.86782#map=17/8.27488/-73.86782) 

Mall Sta. Rosa Del Sur · Santa Rosa del Sur 35 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.96330&mlon=-74.05283#map=17/7.96330/-74.05283) 

School Escuela Rural Mixta Tierra Nueva · Morales 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.28763&mlon=-73.97317#map=17/8.28763/-73.97317) 

College Centro Educativo Alto Firme · Tiquisio 36 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.48771&mlon=-74.20710#map=17/8.48771/-74.20710) 

Police station Estación de Policía · Morales 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.27713&mlon=-73.86916#map=17/8.27713/-73.86916) 

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 Morales

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

- Hospitals1
- Hotels1
- Schools55
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants1
- 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 Bolívar Department

- Achí
- 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
- 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 Morales?In Bolívar Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Morales?24,865 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Morales?About 26 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Morales?About 18 people per km²
- What borders Morales?Aguachica, Arenal, Gamarra, Montecristo, Puerto Wilches, Río Viejo, Santa Rosa del Sur and Simití
- What is there to see in Morales?Punta Arenal, Punta Caño Cerro
- What time zone is Morales in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Morales?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Morales?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Morales?64 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Morales?Settlements lie between 20 m and 61 m
- What is the highest point in Morales?Cerro San Lucas (2,247 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Morales?December to February, April and June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Morales?Hospital San Sebastian de Morales, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Morales?Banco Agrario de Colombia, about 36 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Morales?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Morales?CO13473 (OCHA common operational dataset)