# Recetor Municipality, Casanare Department – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/colombia/casanare/recetor/ Municipality · Casanare Department # Recetor Recetor is a municipality of Colombia in Casanare Department. It had an estimated **1,829 people** in 2025 on 181 km² (about 10 per km²). Its main town is Recetor. 10 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 1,829people (2025) - 181km² - 4mapped services - 1,323 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Recetor? Recetor had an estimated **1,829 people** in 2025 — 0.4% of Casanare Department, 1100th of 1121 municipalities. There are 822 women for every 1,000 men (below the Casanare Department figure of 993). Spread over 181 km², that is about **10 people per km²**, 1005th of 1121 municipalities. 22.5% of people are children under 15 and 10.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 33 years (it is 30 across Casanare Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 48 children and older people. 0–4 ****146** 5–9 ****137** 10–14 ****128** 15–19 ****145** 20–24 ****152** 25–29 ****139** 30–34 ****124** 35–39 ****117** 40–44 ****115** 45–49 ****115** 50–54 ****115** 55–59 ****110** 60–64 ****101** 65–69 ****74** 70–74 ****47** 75–79 ****28** 80–84 ****23** 85–89 ****12** 90–94 ****1** 95+ ****0** 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 Recetor? Recetor lies in [Casanare Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/casanare/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 5 other municipalities: [Aguazul](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/casanare/aguazul/), [Aquitania](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/aquitania/), [Chámeza](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/casanare/chameza/), [Pajarito](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/pajarito/) and [Tauramena](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/casanare/tauramena/). By area it is the 732nd largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 0.4% of [Casanare Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/casanare/). The centre of Recetor is about 164 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 41 km from Yopal, the main town of Casanare Department. The centre point is at 5.2776° N, 72.7602° 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 Recetor ### Nearby, outside Recetor - Vista panorámica de Los Farallones · attraction, Tauramena16 km - Parque Natural Regional San Miguel de Los Farallones · nature reserve, Aguazul16 km - Mirador Farallones de San Miguel · viewpoint, Tauramena16 km - Senderos del Mohán y Piedra · attraction, Tauramena16 km - Parque Regional Laguna El Juncal · nature reserve, Tauramena16 km - Laguna el juncal · attraction, Tauramena16 km - Salto Candelas · waterfall, Pajarito17 km - Balcones del Cacique · attraction, Tauramena18 km - Parque Natural Regional San Miguel de Los Farallones · nature reserve, Aguazul18 km - Arcoiris Aventura · attraction, Tauramena18 km - Cascada El Zambo · viewpoint, 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: Recetor - 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) · Yopal42 km - Vanguardia Airport (VVC) · Villavicencio155 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:38) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 05:51, 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 Recetor Open gazetteers list **10 villages, towns and localities** in Recetor. The largest with a recorded population: Recetor (205). Settlements here lie between about 762 m and 1,476 m above sea level (median 1,323 m). - Alto Redondo - El Vegón - La Palma - Los Alpes - Recetor - San José - San Luis - Serranía - Vereda El Sunce - Vereda Vijagual 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 Recetor Named natural and historic features inside Recetor, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Río Suncé ### Hills and mountains 1 mountain. - Loma Alto el Caballo · 1,866 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 Recetor and the best time to visit In Recetor, the warmest month is Mar (average 20 °C) and the coolest is Jul (18 °C). About 1,964 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is May (276 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 20 49 Mar 20 128 Apr 19 225 May 19 276 Jun 18 236 Jul 18 211 Aug 18 173 Sep 19 149 Oct 19 213 Nov 19 178 Dec 19 89 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Recetor Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Hospital Juan Hernando Urrego · Aguazul 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.17110&mlon=-72.54888#map=17/5.17110/-72.54888) Bank Banco Agrario · Aguazul 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.17110&mlon=-72.55147#map=17/5.17110/-72.55147) ATM Terminal De Yopal · Aguazul 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.16872&mlon=-72.54987#map=17/5.16872/-72.54987) Petrol pump Terpel · Aguazul 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.17929&mlon=-72.57111#map=17/5.17929/-72.57111) Hotel Piscina "La Abuela" & Hotel "Las Torres" · Pajarito 6.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.29311&mlon=-72.70312#map=17/5.29311/-72.70312) Mall Ferrecentro Chameza · Chámeza 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.21368&mlon=-72.87072#map=17/5.21368/-72.87072) School Pueblo Nuevo · Recetor 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.23785&mlon=-72.74691#map=17/5.23785/-72.74691) College Sede Regional UPTC Aguazul · Aguazul 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.17678&mlon=-72.55281#map=17/5.17678/-72.55281) Police station Cementerio Aguazul · Aguazul 27 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 Recetor Places mapped inside Recetor in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Schools4 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 - Monterrey - Nunchía - Orocué - Paz de Ariporo - Pore - Sabanalarga - San Luis de Palenque - Sácama - Tauramena - Trinidad - Támara - Villanueva - Yopal ## Quick answers - Where is Recetor?In Casanare Department, Colombia - What is the population of Recetor?1,829 (2025 estimate) - What is the median age in Recetor?About 33 years (2025 estimate) - What is the population density of Recetor?About 10 people per km² - What borders Recetor?Aguazul, Aquitania, Chámeza, Pajarito and Tauramena - What is there to see in Recetor?Vista panorámica de Los Farallones, Parque Natural Regional San Miguel de Los Farallones, Mirador Farallones de San Miguel, Senderos del Mohán y Piedra - What time zone is Recetor in?UTC−5 - What currency is used in Recetor?Peso (COP) - What language is spoken in Recetor?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Recetor?10 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Recetor?Settlements lie between 762 m and 1,476 m - What is the highest point in Recetor?Loma Alto el Caballo (1,866 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Recetor?December to February - Where is the nearest hospital to Recetor?Hospital Juan Hernando Urrego, about 26 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Recetor?Banco Agrario, about 26 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Recetor?Terminal De Yopal, about 26 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Recetor?Terpel, about 24 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Recetor?CO85279 (OCHA common operational dataset)