# Aguazul Municipality, Casanare Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Casanare Department 

# Aguazul

Aguazul is a municipality of Colombia in Casanare Department. It had an estimated **39,247 people** in 2025 on 1,443 km² (about 27 per km²). Its main town is Aguazul. 75 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 151 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 39,247people (2025)
- 1,443km²
- 151mapped services
- 245 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Aguazul?

Aguazul had an estimated **39,247 people** in 2025 — 8.7% of Casanare Department, 190th of 1121 municipalities. There are 1,005 women for every 1,000 men (above the Casanare Department figure of 993). Spread over 1,443 km², that is about **27 people per km²**, 767th of 1121 municipalities.

24.4% of people are children under 15 and 7.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 30 years (it is 30 across Casanare Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 46 children and older people.

0–4 ****3,043**

5–9 ****3,266**

10–14 ****3,250**

15–19 ****3,288**

20–24 ****3,295**

25–29 ****3,237**

30–34 ****3,127**

35–39 ****2,979**

40–44 ****2,777**

45–49 ****2,498**

50–54 ****2,194**

55–59 ****1,882**

60–64 ****1,514**

65–69 ****1,139**

70–74 ****766**

75–79 ****473**

80–84 ****277**

85–89 ****143**

90–94 ****66**

95+ ****25**

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 Aguazul?

Aguazul lies in [Casanare Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/casanare/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 5 other municipalities: [Maní](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/casanare/mani/), [Pajarito](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/pajarito/), [Recetor](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/casanare/recetor/), [Tauramena](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/casanare/tauramena/) and [Yopal](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/casanare/yopal/). By area it is the 131st largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 3.3% of [Casanare Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/casanare/). The centre of Aguazul is about 178 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 31 km from Yopal, the main town of Casanare Department. The centre point is at 5.1060° N, 72.5523° 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 Aguazul

OpenStreetMap lists 9 named sights in Aguazul: 3 viewpoints; 2 nature reserves; 1 attraction; 1 monument; 1 memorial; 1 beach.

- Parque Natural Regional San Miguel de Los Farallones · nature reserve
- Parque Natural Regional San Miguel de Los Farallones · nature reserve
- Playa Unete-Porvenir · beach
- Laguna Jurijuri · viewpoint
- Los Farallones de San Miguel · viewpoint
- Mirador Cerro la cruz · viewpoint
- Mirador y culumpio panorámico stp · attraction
- FAC Memorial · memorial
- Monumento del toro · monument

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: Aguazul

- 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 Alcaravan - Yopal Airport (EYP) · Yopal30 km
- Vanguardia Airport (VVC) · Villavicencio157 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:37) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 05:50, 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 Aguazul

Open gazetteers list **75 villages, towns and localities** in Aguazul. The largest with a recorded population: Aguazul (15,669). Settlements here lie between about 187 m and 1,307 m above sea level (median 245 m).

- Agualinda
- Aguazul
- Balsora
- Bretania
- Bubuy
- Buenos Aires
- Cachipay
- Cachiza
- California
- Carlos Pizarro
- Centro
- Chupadero
- Ciudadela La Esperanza
- Cumana
- Cupiagua
- El Boral
- El Bubuy
- El Cristal
- El Danubio
- El Galerón
- El Gusto
- El Indonal
- El Porvenir
- El Recreo
- El Sural
- El Vergel
- Gaquecito
- Guadalajara
- Guamito
- Güepí
- Jirabubo
- Jorge Elíecer Gaitán
- Juan Hernando Urrego
- La Copa
- La Cubierta
- La Esmeralda
- La Florida
- La Graciela
- La Guayana
- La María
- La Pradera
- Las Delicias
- Las Ferias
- Libertadores
- Llanolindo
- Los Algarrobos
- Los Esteros
- Manila
- Monterralo
- Moriche
- Palmarito
- Palosolo
- Paraíso
- Puerto Rico
- Puerto Tejada
- Rincón Palmarito
- Rosa Blanca
- San Agustín
- San Benito
- San Jose Bubuy
- San José
- San Miguel
- San Miguel de Farallones
- San Rafael
- Santiago
- Senderos del Oriente
- Sevilla
- Siete de Agosto
- Tamarindo
- Unete
- Uyua
- Veracruz
- Villa Yolanda
- Villaluz
- Zapatosa

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 Aguazul

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

### Water

14 rivers and streams.

- Brazo Cusiana
- Cañada Chiquita
- Cañada Juncalito
- Cañada del Pinalito
- Caño Guamena
- Caño Matepalma
- Caño Morichal Tigre
- Caño Tinije
- Quebrada Aguaclarita
- Quebrada Cachiza
- Quebrada Tunamas
- Río Chiquito
- Río Palosolo
- Río Salinero

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain; 1 hill.

- Alto Paradero · 713 m
- Loma de Capigua · 303 m

### Getting around

5 airfields.

- Aguazul Sur
- Aguazul Sureste
- La Graciela
- La Graciela Norte Noroeste
- Yopal Sur

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 Aguazul and the best time to visit

In Aguazul, the warmest month is Feb (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (24 °C). About 2,483 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is May (361 mm) and the driest Jan (35 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 27 35 

Feb 28 53 

Mar 27 150 

Apr 26 298 

May 25 361 

Jun 25 310 

Jul 24 280 

Aug 25 220 

Sep 26 183 

Oct 26 262 

Nov 25 221 

Dec 25 111 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Aguazul

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital Juan Hernando Urrego · Aguazul 7.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.17110&mlon=-72.54888#map=17/5.17110/-72.54888) 

Bank Banco Bbva · Aguazul 7.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.17042&mlon=-72.55120#map=17/5.17042/-72.55120) 

ATM Terminal De Yopal · Aguazul 7.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.16872&mlon=-72.54987#map=17/5.16872/-72.54987) 

Petrol pump El Molino · Aguazul 6.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.08338&mlon=-72.60294#map=17/5.08338/-72.60294) 

Hotel Centro Recreacional Guaduales · Aguazul 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.11878&mlon=-72.50634#map=17/5.11878/-72.50634) 

Mall Subasta Ganadera de Aguazul · Aguazul 6.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.16203&mlon=-72.53550#map=17/5.16203/-72.53550) 

School Escuela de Río chiquito · Aguazul 5.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.08498&mlon=-72.59612#map=17/5.08498/-72.59612) 

College Entrada Colegio San Agustin · Aguazul 6.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.16726&mlon=-72.54240#map=17/5.16726/-72.54240) 

Police station Cementerio Aguazul · Aguazul 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.16685&mlon=-72.54615#map=17/5.16685/-72.54615) 

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 Aguazul

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

- Hospitals1
- Banks8
- ATMs1
- Petrol pumps7
- Hotels31
- Shopping malls1
- Schools48
- Colleges and universities4
- Cinemas1
- Pharmacies7
- Restaurants37
- Police stations1
- Dental clinics4

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 Casanare Department

- Chámeza
- Hato Corozal
- La Salina
- Maní
- Monterrey
- Nunchía
- Orocué
- Paz de Ariporo
- Pore
- Recetor
- Sabanalarga
- San Luis de Palenque
- Sácama
- Tauramena
- Trinidad
- Támara
- Villanueva
- Yopal

## Quick answers

- Where is Aguazul?In Casanare Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Aguazul?39,247 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Aguazul?About 30 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Aguazul?About 27 people per km²
- What borders Aguazul?Maní, Pajarito, Recetor, Tauramena and Yopal
- What is there to see in Aguazul?FAC Memorial, Laguna Jurijuri, Los Farallones de San Miguel, Mirador Cerro la cruz
- What time zone is Aguazul in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Aguazul?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Aguazul?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Aguazul?75 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Aguazul?Settlements lie between 187 m and 1,307 m
- What is the highest point in Aguazul?Alto Paradero (713 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Aguazul?December to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Aguazul?Hospital Juan Hernando Urrego, about 7.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Aguazul?Banco Bbva, about 7.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Aguazul?Terminal De Yopal, about 7.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Aguazul?El Molino, about 6.1 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Aguazul?1 mapped
- How many banks are in Aguazul?8 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Aguazul?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Aguazul?7 mapped
- What is the P-code of Aguazul?CO85010 (OCHA common operational dataset)