# Monterrey Municipality, Casanare Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Casanare Department 

# Monterrey

Monterrey is a municipality of Colombia in Casanare Department. It had an estimated **18,593 people** in 2025 on 779 km² (about 24 per km²). Its main town is Monterrey. 48 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 68 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 18,593people (2025)
- 779km²
- 68mapped services
- 310 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Monterrey?

Monterrey had an estimated **18,593 people** in 2025 — 4.1% of Casanare Department, 446th of 1121 municipalities. There are 1,023 women for every 1,000 men (above the Casanare Department figure of 993). Spread over 779 km², that is about **24 people per km²**, 822nd of 1121 municipalities.

24.5% of people are children under 15 and 8.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 31 years (it is 30 across Casanare Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 49 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,513**

5–9 ****1,558**

10–14 ****1,482**

15–19 ****1,487**

20–24 ****1,516**

25–29 ****1,494**

30–34 ****1,397**

35–39 ****1,317**

40–44 ****1,293**

45–49 ****1,231**

50–54 ****1,093**

55–59 ****918**

60–64 ****735**

65–69 ****578**

70–74 ****414**

75–79 ****266**

80–84 ****160**

85–89 ****82**

90–94 ****41**

95+ ****13**

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 Monterrey?

Monterrey lies in [Casanare Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/casanare/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 4 other municipalities: [Páez](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/paez/), [Sabanalarga](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/casanare/sabanalarga/), [Tauramena](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/casanare/tauramena/) and [Villanueva](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/casanare/villanueva/). By area it is the 262nd largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 1.8% of [Casanare Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/casanare/). The centre of Monterrey is about 138 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 74 km from Yopal, the main town of Casanare Department. The centre point is at 4.8539° N, 72.8602° 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 Monterrey

OpenStreetMap lists 8 named sights in Monterrey: 7 attractions; 1 viewpoint.

- Buenavista · viewpoint
- Mirador · attraction
- Mirador panorama · attraction
- Mirador y piscina sol y luna · attraction
- Placa polideportiva y sendero peatonal · attraction
- Plazoleta cultural de la paz · attraction
- Pozo la roca stp · attraction
- canal2 · attraction

### Nearby, outside Monterrey

- Mirador El Llanerazo · viewpoint, Tauramena19 km
- Pesebreras del centro poblado de Aguaclara · viewpoint, Sabanalarga19 km
- Parque Aguamaco · theme park, Tauramena19 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: Monterrey

- 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) · Yopal74 km
- Vanguardia Airport (VVC) · Villavicencio113 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:39) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 05:51, 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 Monterrey

Open gazetteers list **48 villages, towns and localities** in Monterrey. The largest with a recorded population: Monterrey (14,828). Settlements here lie between about 199 m and 1,094 m above sea level (median 310 m).

- Altamira
- Argentina
- Barrio La Estrella
- Brisas de Llano
- Brisas del Llano
- Buenavista
- Calamar
- Chapeton
- El Diamante
- El Magrey
- El Porvenir
- El Vergel
- El Viso
- Guadalajara
- La Aurora
- La Chorrera
- La Esperanza
- La Florida
- La Iguara
- La Palmita
- La Pica
- La Rancherita
- La Realidad
- La Reforma
- La Trinchera
- La Vainilla
- Lagunitas
- Las Delicias
- Llano Grande
- Los Alpes
- Marenao
- Matafresca
- Matepalma
- Monterrey
- Moriche Solo
- Palestina
- Patio Bonito
- Puerto Rico
- Rincón Seco
- San Pablo
- Santa Rosita del Tua
- Sector El Triunfo
- Urbano Nuevo Milenio
- Urbano Rosales
- Urbano San Jose
- Urbano Villasantiago
- Venecia
- Villa Carola

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 Monterrey

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

### Water

11 rivers and streams.

- Caño Aceite
- Caño Grande
- Caño La Palmita
- Caño Marenao
- Caño Rico
- Quebrada La Nuya
- Quebrada La Pescana
- Quebrada La Piñalera
- Río Guafal
- Río Isimena
- Río Los Hoyos

### Getting around

2 airfields.

- La Realidad
- Monterrey Airfield

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 Monterrey and the best time to visit

In Monterrey, the warmest month is Feb (average 19 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 2,228 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is May (315 mm) and the driest Jan (36 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to February**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 19 36 

Feb 19 57 

Mar 19 146 

Apr 19 273 

May 18 315 

Jun 18 262 

Jul 17 236 

Aug 18 190 

Sep 18 158 

Oct 18 239 

Nov 19 208 

Dec 18 109 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Monterrey

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital Municipal · Monterrey 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.87489&mlon=-72.89740#map=17/4.87489/-72.89740) 

Bank Banco Popular · Monterrey 4.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.87576&mlon=-72.89283#map=17/4.87576/-72.89283) 

ATM Banco Agrario · San Luis de Gaceno 34 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.82035&mlon=-73.16864#map=17/4.82035/-73.16864) 

Petrol pump Distracom Monserrate · Monterrey 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.88014&mlon=-72.88807#map=17/4.88014/-72.88807) 

Hotel Las Heliconias Centro Agroturístico · Monterrey 3.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.84865&mlon=-72.89181#map=17/4.84865/-72.89181) 

School Bellavista · Monterrey 3.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.85112&mlon=-72.88944#map=17/4.85112/-72.88944) 

College Waterfall's Balcones · Tauramena 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.04064&mlon=-72.80677#map=17/5.04064/-72.80677) 

Police station Administrativo Policia Nacional · Monterrey 4.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.87650&mlon=-72.89666#map=17/4.87650/-72.89666) 

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 Monterrey

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

- Hospitals1
- Banks4
- Petrol pumps3
- Hotels15
- Schools15
- Restaurants28
- Police stations1
- 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 Casanare Department

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

## Quick answers

- Where is Monterrey?In Casanare Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Monterrey?18,593 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Monterrey?About 31 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Monterrey?About 24 people per km²
- What borders Monterrey?Páez, Sabanalarga, Tauramena and Villanueva
- What is there to see in Monterrey?Buenavista, Mirador, Mirador panorama, Mirador y piscina sol y luna
- What time zone is Monterrey in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Monterrey?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Monterrey?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Monterrey?48 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Monterrey?Settlements lie between 199 m and 1,094 m
- What is the best time to visit Monterrey?December to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Monterrey?Hospital Municipal, about 4.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Monterrey?Banco Popular, about 4.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Monterrey?Banco Agrario, about 34 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Monterrey?Distracom Monserrate, about 4.3 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Monterrey?1 mapped
- How many banks are in Monterrey?4 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Monterrey?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Monterrey?CO85162 (OCHA common operational dataset)