# Maripí Municipality, Boyacá Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Boyacá Department 

# Maripí

Maripí is a municipality of Colombia in Boyacá Department. It had an estimated **5,809 people** in 2025 on 161 km² (about 36 per km²). Its main town is Maripí. 38 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 22 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 5,809people (2025)
- 161km²
- 22mapped services
- 1,511 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Maripí?

Maripí had an estimated **5,809 people** in 2025 — 0.5% of Boyacá Department, 902nd of 1121 municipalities. There are 801 women for every 1,000 men (below the Boyacá Department figure of 1,030). Spread over 161 km², that is about **36 people per km²**, 652nd of 1121 municipalities.

22.5% of people are children under 15 and 14.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 36 years (it is 34 across Boyacá Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 58 children and older people.

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35–39 ****346**

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50–54 ****378**

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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 Maripí?

Maripí lies in [Boyacá Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 6 other municipalities: [Buenavista](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/buenavista/), [Caldas](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/caldas/), [Coper](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/coper/), [Muzo](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/muzo/), [Pauna](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/pauna/) and [San Pablo de Borbur](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/san-pablo-de-borbur/). By area it is the 780th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 0.7% of [Boyacá Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/). The centre of Maripí is about 107 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 73 km from Tunja, the main town of Boyacá Department. The centre point is at 5.5732° N, 74.0209° 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 Maripí

### Nearby, outside Maripí

- Centro Vacacional Las Delicias · attraction, Pauna12 km
- Sagrado Corazón · memorial, Simijaca19 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: Maripí

- 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

- El Dorado International Airport (BOG) · Bogota98 km
- Vanguardia Airport (VVC) · Villavicencio163 km

### Nearest railway station

Estacion Chiquinquira (Chiquinquirá), about 24 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:42) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 05:57, sunset around 17:45).

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 Maripí

Open gazetteers list **38 villages, towns and localities** in Maripí. The largest with a recorded population: Maripí (1,143). Settlements here lie between about 891 m and 2,868 m above sea level (median 1,511 m).

- Alejandría
- Arbol Loco
- Cantroila
- El Boquerón
- El Cedro
- El Contento
- El Marizano
- El Paraíso
- El Salto
- Eura Mar
- Guayabal
- Guazo
- Hoya Grande
- La Altania
- La Carrera
- La Floresta
- La Laja
- Lamerdidas
- Margaritas
- Maripi Viejo
- Maripí
- Narapay
- Narapey
- Norencel
- Palmar Alto
- Pantano Largo
- Penitas
- Plantano Largo
- Portachuelo
- Rincon
- Sabaneta
- San Antonio
- San Esteban
- Santa Barbara
- Santa Isabel
- Santa Rosa
- Villa Hermosa
- Zulia

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 Maripí

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

### Water

13 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Cajones
- Quebrada Colorada
- Quebrada Cristales
- Quebrada El Volcán
- Quebrada Guadualito
- Quebrada Margaritas
- Quebrada Negra
- Quebrada Upán
- Quebrada Yanacá
- Quebrada Yanacá
- Quebrada Zapotal
- Río Guazo
- Río Villamizar

### Hills and mountains

16 mountains; 1 hill.

- Alto El Oso · 2,985 m
- Alto El Águila · 2,863 m
- Alto Laguna Verde · 2,740 m
- Alto Colorado · 2,555 m
- Alto La Sorda · 2,186 m
- Alto El Volador · 2,014 m
- Alto El Abejón · 1,809 m
- Alto La Cruz · 1,791 m
- Alto Mermejo · 1,565 m
- Alto La Peña · 1,336 m
- Alto Santa Bárbara · 1,206 m
- Alto El Ramal · 1,205 m
- Alto La Carrera · 1,200 m
- Alto La Gloria · 1,198 m
- Alto El Ramal · 1,095 m
- Loma Santa Bárbara · 1,049 m
- Alto Hoyo Pulga · 782 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 Maripí and the best time to visit

In Maripí, the warmest month is Mar (average 16 °C) and the coolest is Jul (15 °C). About 1,553 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is May (195 mm) and the driest Jan (43 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to March and August to September**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 15 43 

Feb 16 60 

Mar 16 119 

Apr 16 192 

May 16 195 

Jun 15 151 

Jul 15 132 

Aug 15 120 

Sep 15 112 

Oct 15 180 

Nov 15 162 

Dec 15 87 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Maripí

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital Rafael Salgado · Maripí 3.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.54988&mlon=-74.00458#map=17/5.54988/-74.00458) 

Bank Banco Agrario · Maripí 3.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.54931&mlon=-74.00478#map=17/5.54931/-74.00478) 

Petrol pump Estación de servicio · Maripí 3.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.54990&mlon=-74.00417#map=17/5.54990/-74.00417) 

Hotel Villa Hermosa · Maripí 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.55849&mlon=-74.00294#map=17/5.55849/-74.00294) 

Mall Centro Comercial · Simijaca 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.50381&mlon=-73.85203#map=17/5.50381/-73.85203) 

School Escuela Santa Rita · Maripí 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.55360&mlon=-74.00841#map=17/5.55360/-74.00841) 

College Escuela San Antonio Bajo · Maripí 2.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.58306&mlon=-73.99786#map=17/5.58306/-73.99786) 

Police station Estacion de policia · Muzo 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.53311&mlon=-74.10543#map=17/5.53311/-74.10543) 

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 Maripí

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

- Hospitals3
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels1
- Schools10
- Colleges and universities6

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 Boyacá Department

- Almeida
- Aquitania
- Arcabuco
- Belén
- Berbeo
- Betéitiva
- Boavita
- Boyacá
- Briceño
- Buenavista
- Busbanzá
- Caldas
- Campohermoso
- Cerinza
- Chinavita
- Chiquinquirá
- Chiscas
- Chita
- Chitaraque
- Chivatá
- Chivor
- Chíquiza
- Ciénega
- Coper
- Corrales
- Covarachía
- Cubará
- Cucaita
- Cuítiva
- Cómbita
- Duitama
- El Cocuy
- El Espino
- Firavitoba
- Floresta
- Gachantivá
- Garagoa
- Guacamayas
- Guateque
- Guayatá
- Gámeza
- Güicán de la Sierra
- Iza
- Jenesano
- Jericó
- La Capilla
- La Uvita
- La Victoria
- Labranzagrande
- Macanal
- Miraflores
- Mongua
- Monguí
- Moniquirá
- Motavita
- Muzo
- Nobsa
- Nuevo Colón
- Oicatá
- Otanche
- Pachavita
- Paipa
- Pajarito
- Panqueba
- Pauna
- Paya
- Paz de Río
- Pesca
- Pisba
- Puerto Boyacá
- Páez
- Quípama
- Ramiriquí
- Rondón
- Ráquira
- Saboyá
- Samacá
- San Eduardo
- San José de Pare
- San Luis de Gaceno
- San Mateo
- San Miguel de Sema
- San Pablo de Borbur
- Santa María
- Santa Rosa de Viterbo
- Santa Sofía
- Santana
- Sativanorte
- Sativasur
- Siachoque
- Soatá
- Socha
- Socotá
- Sogamoso
- Somondoco
- Sora
- Soracá
- Sotaquirá
- Susacón
- Sutamarchán
- Sutatenza
- Sáchica
- Tasco
- Tenza
- Tibaná
- Tibasosa
- Tinjacá
- Tipacoque
- Toca
- Togüí
- Tota
- Tunja
- Tununguá
- Turmequé
- Tuta
- Tutazá
- Tópaga
- Ventaquemada
- Villa de Leyva
- Viracachá
- Zetaquira
- Úmbita

## Quick answers

- Where is Maripí?In Boyacá Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Maripí?5,809 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Maripí?About 36 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Maripí?About 36 people per km²
- What borders Maripí?Buenavista, Caldas, Coper, Muzo, Pauna and San Pablo de Borbur
- What is there to see in Maripí?Centro Vacacional Las Delicias, Sagrado Corazón
- What time zone is Maripí in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Maripí?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Maripí?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Maripí?38 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Maripí?Settlements lie between 891 m and 2,868 m
- What is the highest point in Maripí?Alto El Oso (2,985 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Maripí?December to March and August to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Maripí?Hospital Rafael Salgado, about 3.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Maripí?Banco Agrario, about 3.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Maripí?Estación de servicio, about 3.2 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Maripí?3 mapped
- How many banks are in Maripí?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Maripí?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Maripí?CO15442 (OCHA common operational dataset)