# Santa Rosa Municipality, Bolívar Department – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/santa-rosa/ Municipality · Bolívar Department # Santa Rosa Santa Rosa is a municipality of Colombia in Bolívar Department. It had an estimated **23,655 people** in 2025 on 155 km² (about 153 per km²). Its main town is Santa Rosa. 22 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 10 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 23,655people (2025) - 155km² - 10mapped services - 41 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Santa Rosa? Santa Rosa had an estimated **23,655 people** in 2025 — 1.0% of Bolívar Department, 361st of 1121 municipalities. There are 1,055 women for every 1,000 men (above the Bolívar Department figure of 1,017). Spread over 155 km², that is about **153 people per km²**, 171st of 1121 municipalities. 26.3% of people are children under 15 and 7.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 29 years (it is 30 across Bolívar Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 52 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,938** 5–9 ****2,142** 10–14 ****2,139** 15–19 ****2,072** 20–24 ****2,024** 25–29 ****1,933** 30–34 ****1,812** 35–39 ****1,643** 40–44 ****1,495** 45–49 ****1,332** 50–54 ****1,190** 55–59 ****1,123** 60–64 ****939** 65–69 ****701** 70–74 ****492** 75–79 ****315** 80–84 ****179** 85–89 ****104** 90–94 ****54** 95+ ****19** 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 Santa Rosa? Santa Rosa lies in [Bolívar Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 4 other municipalities: [Cartagena de Indias](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/cartagena-de-indias/), [Clemencia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/clemencia/), [Turbaco](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/turbaco/) and [Villanueva](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/villanueva/). By area it is the 790th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 0.6% of [Bolívar Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/). The centre of Santa Rosa is about 667 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 17 km from Cartagena, the main town of Bolívar Department. The centre point is at 10.4724° N, 75.3531° 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 Santa Rosa ### Nearby, outside Santa Rosa - Mangle · nature reserve, Cartagena de Indias14 km - Observ. aves · viewpoint, Cartagena de Indias14 km - Observ. aves · viewpoint, Cartagena de Indias14 km - Punto avistamiento de aves · viewpoint, Cartagena de Indias15 km - Volcanes de Turbaco · volcano, Turbaco16 km - Isla Pelo de Zorra · nature reserve, Cartagena de Indias16 km - Tunel hacia Morro e'medio · attraction, Cartagena de Indias16 km - Tunel hacia Punta Icaco · attraction, Cartagena de Indias16 km - Observ. aves · viewpoint, Cartagena de Indias16 km - Mangle · nature reserve, Cartagena de Indias17 km - Playa Las Américas · beach, Cartagena de Indias17 km - Virgen · memorial, Cartagena de Indias18 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: Santa Rosa - 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) · Cartagena18 km - Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) · Barranquilla78 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:39) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:10, 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 Santa Rosa Open gazetteers list **22 villages, towns and localities** in Santa Rosa. The largest with a recorded population: Santa Rosa (18,375). Settlements here lie between about 12 m and 134 m above sea level (median 41 m). - Aguas Frias - Baldín - Cabarcas - Cabrera - Casa de Palma - Chiricoco - Coyaima - El Chorro - El Paraíso - El Socorro - El Tigre - Fondo Genadero de Bolívar - Hacienda Providencia - Mundo Nuevo - Pital - Sabana - Santa Helena - Santa Rosa - Santa Rosa de Lima - Sucarabuena - Tres Estrellas - Villa Norma 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 Santa Rosa Named natural and historic features inside Santa Rosa, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 2 rivers and streams. - Arroyo Corozos - Arroyo Tomatal 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 Santa Rosa and the best time to visit In Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Local Hospital of Santa Rosa de Lima · Santa Rosa 4.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.43963&mlon=-75.37626#map=17/10.43963/-75.37626) Bank Banco Popular · Cartagena de Indias 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.38371&mlon=-75.46834#map=17/10.38371/-75.46834) ATM Bancolombia · Cartagena de Indias 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.37692&mlon=-75.50350#map=17/10.37692/-75.50350) Petrol pump Terpel · Clemencia 8.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.54585&mlon=-75.37522#map=17/10.54585/-75.37522) Hotel Hostal San Antonio · Cartagena de Indias 8.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.53843&mlon=-75.39094#map=17/10.53843/-75.39094) Mall Barú Plaza · Turbaco 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.38873&mlon=-75.43950#map=17/10.38873/-75.43950) School Centro Educativo de Paiva · Santa Rosa 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.47235&mlon=-75.32210#map=17/10.47235/-75.32210) College Aspaen Gimnasio Cartagena de Indias · Cartagena de Indias 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.53730&mlon=-75.45575#map=17/10.53730/-75.45575) Police station Puesto policia vial · Cartagena de Indias 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.40884&mlon=-75.44656#map=17/10.40884/-75.44656) 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 Santa Rosa Places mapped inside Santa Rosa in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals1 - Schools6 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants2 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 - 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 del Sur - Simití - Soplaviento - Talaigua Nuevo - Tiquisio - Turbaco - Turbaná - Villanueva - Zambrano ## Quick answers - Where is Santa Rosa?In Bolívar Department, Colombia - What is the population of Santa Rosa?23,655 (2025 estimate) - What is the median age in Santa Rosa?About 29 years (2025 estimate) - What is the population density of Santa Rosa?About 153 people per km² - What borders Santa Rosa?Cartagena de Indias, Clemencia, Turbaco and Villanueva - What is there to see in Santa Rosa?Mangle, Observ. aves, Observ. aves, Punto avistamiento de aves - What time zone is Santa Rosa in?UTC−5 - What currency is used in Santa Rosa?Peso (COP) - What language is spoken in Santa Rosa?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Santa Rosa?22 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Santa Rosa?Settlements lie between 12 m and 134 m - What is the best time to visit Santa Rosa?December to March - Where is the nearest hospital to Santa Rosa?Local Hospital of Santa Rosa de Lima, about 4.4 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Santa Rosa?Banco Popular, about 16 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Santa Rosa?Bancolombia, about 20 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Santa Rosa?Terpel, about 8.5 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Santa Rosa?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Santa Rosa?CO13683 (OCHA common operational dataset)