# Turbaco Municipality, Bolívar Department – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/turbaco/ Municipality · Bolívar Department # Turbaco Turbaco is a municipality of Colombia in Bolívar Department. It had an estimated **119,483 people** in 2025 on 202 km² (about 592 per km²). Its main town is Turbaco. 39 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 144 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 119,483people (2025) - 202km² - 144mapped services - 113 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Turbaco? Turbaco had an estimated **119,483 people** in 2025 — 5.2% of Bolívar Department, 64th of 1121 municipalities. There are 1,025 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Bolívar Department figure of 1,017). Spread over 202 km², that is about **592 people per km²**, 49th of 1121 municipalities. 23.7% of people are children under 15 and 8.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 32 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 ****8,787** 5–9 ****9,703** 10–14 ****9,817** 15–19 ****9,654** 20–24 ****9,545** 25–29 ****9,367** 30–34 ****9,371** 35–39 ****9,103** 40–44 ****8,605** 45–49 ****7,617** 50–54 ****6,578** 55–59 ****6,000** 60–64 ****5,106** 65–69 ****3,936** 70–74 ****2,774** 75–79 ****1,742** 80–84 ****977** 85–89 ****486** 90–94 ****205** 95+ ****75** 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 Turbaco? Turbaco lies in [Bolívar Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 6 other municipalities: [Arjona](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/arjona/), [Cartagena de Indias](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/cartagena-de-indias/), [San Estanislao](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/san-estanislao/), [Santa Rosa](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/santa-rosa/), [Turbaná](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/turbana/) and [Villanueva](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/villanueva/). By area it is the 692nd largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 0.8% of [Bolívar Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/). The centre of Turbaco is about 654 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 14 km from Cartagena, the main town of Bolívar Department. The centre point is at 10.3485° N, 75.3736° 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 Turbaco OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Turbaco: 1 volcano. - Volcanes de Turbaco · volcano ### Nearby, outside Turbaco - Resguardo indígena Senú · nature reserve, Cartagena de Indias11 km - Homenaje al acordeon · attraction, Arjona11 km - Estatua de simón Bolívar · memorial, Arjona11 km - Estatua de Antonio de la Torre y Miranda · memorial, Arjona11 km - Virgen del Cementerio · memorial, Arjona11 km - Virgen del Carmen · memorial, Cartagena de Indias13 km - Virgen · memorial, Cartagena de Indias13 km - Virgen · memorial, Cartagena de Indias14 km - Virgen · memorial, Cartagena de Indias14 km - Virgen · memorial, Cartagena de Indias14 km - Virgen de Ceballos · memorial, Cartagena de Indias15 km - Virgen · memorial, Cartagena de Indias15 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: Turbaco - 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) · Barranquilla88 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 17:42). 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 Turbaco Open gazetteers list **39 villages, towns and localities** in Turbaco. The largest with a recorded population: Turbaco (56,171). Settlements here lie between about 17 m and 214 m above sea level (median 113 m). - Aguas Prietas - Atascosas - Campo Hermoso - Canta Rama - Carabalí - Cañaveral - Chiquita - Colorado - Cuatro Caminos - El Cortijo - El Estanque - Frontera de Campaña - Gambia - Gramato - Granja Frutera Coloncito - Hacienda Bajo Miranda - Honduras - Juan Congo - La Constancia - La Esperanza - La Florina - La Grapa - La Pepita - La Purina - La Rosita - La Venta - Las Acacias - Las Brisas - Las Pulgas - Laureles - Maracaibo - Matute - Napoles - Naranjos - Polvo Azul - Praga - Sacata - San Mateo - Turbaco 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 Turbaco Named natural and historic features inside Turbaco, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 lake; 1 river or stream. - Arroyo Grande - Cienaga Mohan ### Hills and mountains 2 hills. - Cerro Coloncito · 174 m - Cerro de la Campana · 83 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 Turbaco and the best time to visit In Turbaco, 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 Turbaco Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Hospital Local De Turbaco · Turbaco 4.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.33738&mlon=-75.41420#map=17/10.33738/-75.41420) Bank Davivienda · Turbaco 4.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.33279&mlon=-75.41262#map=17/10.33279/-75.41262) ATM Bancolombia · Cartagena de Indias 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.37692&mlon=-75.50350#map=17/10.37692/-75.50350) Petrol pump gazel · Turbaco 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.33877&mlon=-75.41901#map=17/10.33877/-75.41901) Hotel Casafinca Villa Angélica. · Turbaco 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.34567&mlon=-75.40131#map=17/10.34567/-75.40131) Mall Turbaco,centro Comerciial Santa Catalina · Turbaco 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.32878&mlon=-75.40784#map=17/10.32878/-75.40784) School Institución Educativa Aventuras Magicas · Turbaco 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.35311&mlon=-75.37972#map=17/10.35311/-75.37972) College Institucion Educativa Tecnica Agropecuaria La Buena Esperanza · Turbaco 3.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.33445&mlon=-75.39888#map=17/10.33445/-75.39888) Police station Puesto policia vial · Cartagena de Indias 10 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 Turbaco Places mapped inside Turbaco in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals4 - Banks1 - Petrol pumps11 - Hotels10 - Shopping malls4 - Schools55 - Colleges and universities7 - Pharmacies6 - Restaurants41 - Dental clinics5 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 - Santa Rosa del Sur - Simití - Soplaviento - Talaigua Nuevo - Tiquisio - Turbaná - Villanueva - Zambrano ## Quick answers - Where is Turbaco?In Bolívar Department, Colombia - What is the population of Turbaco?119,483 (2025 estimate) - What is the median age in Turbaco?About 32 years (2025 estimate) - What is the population density of Turbaco?About 592 people per km² - What borders Turbaco?Arjona, Cartagena de Indias, San Estanislao, Santa Rosa, Turbaná and Villanueva - What is there to see in Turbaco?Volcanes de Turbaco - What time zone is Turbaco in?UTC−5 - What currency is used in Turbaco?Peso (COP) - What language is spoken in Turbaco?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Turbaco?39 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Turbaco?Settlements lie between 17 m and 214 m - What is the highest point in Turbaco?Cerro Coloncito (174 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Turbaco?December to March - Where is the nearest hospital to Turbaco?Hospital Local De Turbaco, about 4.6 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Turbaco?Davivienda, about 4.6 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Turbaco?Bancolombia, about 15 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Turbaco?gazel, about 5.1 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Turbaco?4 mapped - How many banks are in Turbaco?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Turbaco?11 mapped - What is the P-code of Turbaco?CO13836 (OCHA common operational dataset)