# Turbaná Municipality, Bolívar Department – Villages & Map

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

Municipality · Bolívar Department 

# Turbaná

Turbaná is a municipality of Colombia in Bolívar Department. It had an estimated **18,381 people** in 2025 on 191 km² (about 96 per km²). Its main town is Turbaná. 22 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 22 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 18,381people (2025)
- 191km²
- 22mapped services
- 28 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Turbaná?

Turbaná had an estimated **18,381 people** in 2025 — 0.8% of Bolívar Department, 452nd of 1121 municipalities. There are 964 women for every 1,000 men (below the Bolívar Department figure of 1,017). Spread over 191 km², that is about **96 people per km²**, 289th of 1121 municipalities.

24.0% of people are children under 15 and 9.5% 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 50 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,406**

5–9 ****1,514**

10–14 ****1,482**

15–19 ****1,464**

20–24 ****1,474**

25–29 ****1,426**

30–34 ****1,373**

35–39 ****1,316**

40–44 ****1,272**

45–49 ****1,149**

50–54 ****1,006**

55–59 ****925**

60–64 ****812**

65–69 ****645**

70–74 ****447**

75–79 ****278**

80–84 ****185**

85–89 ****117**

90–94 ****57**

95+ ****24**

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 Turbaná?

Turbaná lies in [Bolívar Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 4 other municipalities: [Arjona](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/arjona/), [Cartagena de Indias](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/cartagena-de-indias/), [San Onofre](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/sucre/san-onofre/) and [Turbaco](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/turbaco/). By area it is the 718th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 0.7% of [Bolívar Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/). The centre of Turbaná is about 641 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 22 km from Cartagena, the main town of Bolívar Department. The centre point is at 10.2037° N, 75.4776° 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 Turbaná

### Nearby, outside Turbaná

- Manglar · nature reserve, Cartagena de Indias11 km
- Cigueñas y Garzas · zoo, Cartagena de Indias14 km
- Selva Húmeda Tropical · zoo, Cartagena de Indias14 km
- Aviario Nacional de Colombia · zoo, Cartagena de Indias14 km
- Virgen del Cementerio · memorial, Arjona15 km
- Resguardo indígena Senú · nature reserve, Cartagena de Indias16 km
- Estatua de Antonio de la Torre y Miranda · memorial, Arjona16 km
- Estatua de simón Bolívar · memorial, Arjona16 km
- Homenaje al acordeon · attraction, Arjona16 km
- Isla Abanico · nature reserve, Cartagena de Indias16 km
- Fuerte San Fernando de Bocachica · attraction, Cartagena de Indias17 km
- Virgen · memorial, Cartagena de Indias19 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: Turbaná

- 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) · Cartagena27 km
- Las Brujas Airport (CZU) · Corozal99 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 Turbaná

Open gazetteers list **22 villages, towns and localities** in Turbaná. The largest with a recorded population: Turbaná (10,235). Settlements here lie between about 5 m and 189 m above sea level (median 28 m).

- Ballestas
- Bolivar
- Casa Blanca
- Casablanca
- El Calvario
- El Chorro
- El Cobado
- Evangelista
- Fuenteviva
- Ganadería
- Germania
- Lomas de Matunilla
- Los Santaneros
- Marinanga
- Miraflores
- Monsú
- Piedrecitas
- Retiro
- Sabaneta
- San Francisco
- San Javier
- Turbaná

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 Turbaná

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

### Coast and islands

3 headlands; 1 lagoon.

- Ciénaga Arroyo Hondo
- Punta Barbacoas
- Punta Carabela
- Punta Las Playas

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Loma Carreto · 170 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 Turbaná and the best time to visit

In Turbaná, the warmest month is Apr (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Oct (28 °C). About 1,412 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (216 mm) and the driest Feb (5 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to January**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 28 6 

Feb 28 5 

Mar 29 14 

Apr 29 76 

May 28 185 

Jun 29 147 

Jul 29 180 

Aug 28 171 

Sep 28 178 

Oct 28 216 

Nov 28 174 

Dec 28 60 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Turbaná

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Centro de Salud de Pasacaballo · Cartagena de Indias 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.28547&mlon=-75.51932#map=17/10.28547/-75.51932) 

Bank Banco Agrario de Colombia · Arjona 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.25036&mlon=-75.34346#map=17/10.25036/-75.34346) 

ATM Bancolombia · Cartagena de Indias 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.37692&mlon=-75.50350#map=17/10.37692/-75.50350) 

Petrol pump E.D.S. Doña Cleme · Turbaná 7.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.26705&mlon=-75.46711#map=17/10.26705/-75.46711) 

Hotel Hotel La Florida · Turbaná 5.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.24743&mlon=-75.45181#map=17/10.24743/-75.45181) 

Mall Zona franca la candelaria · Cartagena de Indias 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.32536&mlon=-75.48987#map=17/10.32536/-75.48987) 

School Centro Educativo El Chorro y La Legua · Turbaná 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.23942&mlon=-75.47145#map=17/10.23942/-75.47145) 

College IE Benjamin Herrera, Arjona · Arjona 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.25844&mlon=-75.35284#map=17/10.25844/-75.35284) 

Police station Puesto Militar de Mapurito · Arjona 9.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.21391&mlon=-75.38875#map=17/10.21391/-75.38875) 

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 Turbaná

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

- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels7
- Schools10
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants1
- Dental clinics1

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
- Turbaco
- Villanueva
- Zambrano

## Quick answers

- Where is Turbaná?In Bolívar Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Turbaná?18,381 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Turbaná?About 32 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Turbaná?About 96 people per km²
- What borders Turbaná?Arjona, Cartagena de Indias, San Onofre and Turbaco
- What is there to see in Turbaná?Manglar, Cigueñas y Garzas, Selva Húmeda Tropical, Aviario Nacional de Colombia
- What time zone is Turbaná in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Turbaná?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Turbaná?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Turbaná?22 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Turbaná?Settlements lie between 5 m and 189 m
- What is the highest point in Turbaná?Loma Carreto (170 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Turbaná?December to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Turbaná?Centro de Salud de Pasacaballo, about 10 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Turbaná?Banco Agrario de Colombia, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Turbaná?Bancolombia, about 19 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Turbaná?E.D.S. Doña Cleme, about 7.1 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Turbaná?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Turbaná?CO13838 (OCHA common operational dataset)