# Almaguer Municipality, Cauca Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Cauca Department 

# Almaguer

Almaguer is a municipality of Colombia in Cauca Department. It had an estimated **18,964 people** in 2025 on 236 km² (about 80 per km²). Its main town is Almaguer. 24 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 70 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 18,964people (2025)
- 236km²
- 70mapped services
- 2,400 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Almaguer?

Almaguer had an estimated **18,964 people** in 2025 — 1.2% of Cauca Department, 440th of 1121 municipalities. There are 1,021 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Cauca Department figure of 1,028). Spread over 236 km², that is about **80 people per km²**, 347th of 1121 municipalities.

20.0% of people are children under 15 and 12.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 33 years (it is 31 across Cauca Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 48 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,083**

5–9 ****1,253**

10–14 ****1,459**

15–19 ****1,545**

20–24 ****1,559**

25–29 ****1,553**

30–34 ****1,541**

35–39 ****1,448**

40–44 ****1,283**

45–49 ****1,056**

50–54 ****931**

55–59 ****932**

60–64 ****931**

65–69 ****818**

70–74 ****634**

75–79 ****429**

80–84 ****261**

85–89 ****144**

90–94 ****67**

95+ ****27**

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 Almaguer?

Almaguer lies in [Cauca Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cauca/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 4 other municipalities: [Bolívar](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cauca/bolivar/), [La Vega](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cauca/la-vega/), [San Sebastián](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cauca/san-sebastian/) and [Sucre](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cauca/sucre/). By area it is the 633rd largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 0.8% of [Cauca Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cauca/). The centre of Almaguer is about 428 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 64 km from Popayán, the main town of Cauca Department. The centre point is at 1.9124° N, 76.8378° 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 Almaguer

### Nearby, outside Almaguer

- Vda venecia · viewpoint, San Sebastián11 km
- Barrio San francisco · viewpoint, San Sebastián11 km
- Molino de Piedra · memorial, La Vega12 km
- Subestación Eléctrica Santiago (Cauca) · viewpoint, San Sebastián12 km
- En realidad no es un mirador es todo lo contrario es para guardarse del sol. · viewpoint, Bolívar15 km
- Parte más alta desde donde se mira. · viewpoint, Bolívar15 km
- Vda Playa · viewpoint, Bolívar16 km
- El Mirador · castle or fort, Bolívar17 km
- Subestación Bolivar · viewpoint, Bolívar17 km
- Vda el Recreo · viewpoint, La Vega18 km
- Vida Guayavilla · viewpoint, Bolívar19 km
- Vda Altamira · viewpoint, La Vega19 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: Almaguer

- 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

- Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN) · Popayán65 km
- Antonio Nariño Airport (PSO) · Chachagüí76 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 06:00) and shortest in Dec (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:02, sunset around 18:02).

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 Almaguer

Open gazetteers list **24 villages, towns and localities** in Almaguer. The largest with a recorded population: Almaguer (3,120). Settlements here lie between about 1,634 m and 2,963 m above sea level (median 2,400 m).

- Almaguer
- Balcón Cruz
- Caquiona
- Carrizal
- Dominguillo
- El Cucho
- El Naranjo
- El Tablón
- Garganza
- Gonzalo
- Guambial
- La Herradura
- La Honda
- La Pila
- Las Moras
- Llacuanas
- Loma Oscura
- Marmato Tarabita
- Ordóñez
- Palizada
- Placeta
- Potrero
- Potrero Grande
- Sauji

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 Almaguer

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

### Water

5 rivers and streams.

- Río Blanco
- Río Humus
- Río Marmato
- Río Ruiz
- Río San Jorge

### Hills and mountains

2 mountains; 2 hills.

- Cerro Punturco · 3,009 m
- Loma Nacederos · 2,658 m
- Cerro Jopias · 2,363 m
- Loma El Peñol · 2,036 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 Almaguer and the best time to visit

In Almaguer, the warmest month is Sep (average 18 °C) and the coolest is Jun (17 °C). About 1,061 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (154 mm) and the driest Aug (32 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to March and May to September**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 17 73 

Feb 17 74 

Mar 17 106 

Apr 17 132 

May 17 103 

Jun 17 68 

Jul 17 42 

Aug 18 32 

Sep 18 49 

Oct 17 122 

Nov 17 154 

Dec 17 107 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Almaguer

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Unidad de atencion Almaguer · Almaguer 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.91348&mlon=-76.85655#map=17/1.91348/-76.85655) 

Bank Banco Agrario De Colombia · Almaguer 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.91489&mlon=-76.85482#map=17/1.91489/-76.85482) 

Petrol pump Bomba de gasolina almaguer · Almaguer 2.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.91301&mlon=-76.85902#map=17/1.91301/-76.85902) 

Hotel San Luis · Almaguer 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.91557&mlon=-76.85382#map=17/1.91557/-76.85382) 

School Escuela Rural Mixta El Mermejal · Almaguer 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.91614&mlon=-76.83361#map=17/1.91614/-76.83361) 

College Santa Clara · Almaguer 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.91390&mlon=-76.85491#map=17/1.91390/-76.85491) 

Police station Estacion de Policia · Almaguer 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.91393&mlon=-76.85823#map=17/1.91393/-76.85823) 

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 Almaguer

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

- Hospitals2
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels1
- Schools57
- Colleges and universities2
- Pharmacies2
- Restaurants2
- Police stations1

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 Cauca Department

- Argelia
- Balboa
- Bolívar
- Buenos Aires
- Cajibío
- Caldono
- Caloto
- Corinto
- El Tambo
- Florencia
- Guachené
- Guapi
- Inzá
- Jambaló
- La Sierra
- La Vega
- López de Micay
- Mercaderes
- Miranda
- Morales
- Padilla
- Patía
- Piamonte
- Piendamó - Tunía
- Popayán
- Puerto Tejada
- Puracé
- Páez
- Rosas
- San Sebastián
- Santa Rosa
- Santander de Quilichao
- Silvia
- Sotará - Paispamba
- Sucre
- Suárez
- Timbiquí
- Timbío
- Toribío
- Totoró
- Villa Rica

## Quick answers

- Where is Almaguer?In Cauca Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Almaguer?18,964 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Almaguer?About 33 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Almaguer?About 80 people per km²
- What borders Almaguer?Bolívar, La Vega, San Sebastián and Sucre
- What is there to see in Almaguer?Vda venecia, Barrio San francisco, Molino de Piedra, Subestación Eléctrica Santiago (Cauca)
- What time zone is Almaguer in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Almaguer?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Almaguer?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Almaguer?24 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Almaguer?Settlements lie between 1,634 m and 2,963 m
- What is the highest point in Almaguer?Cerro Punturco (3,009 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Almaguer?December to March and May to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Almaguer?Unidad de atencion Almaguer, about 2.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Almaguer?Banco Agrario De Colombia, about 1.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Almaguer?Bomba de gasolina almaguer, about 2.4 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Almaguer?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Almaguer?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Almaguer?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Almaguer?CO19022 (OCHA common operational dataset)