# Becerril Municipality, Cesar Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Cesar Department 

# Becerril

Becerril is a municipality of Colombia in Cesar Department. It had an estimated **25,096 people** in 2025 on 1,226 km² (about 20 per km²). Its main town is Becerril. 45 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 25 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 25,096people (2025)
- 1,226km²
- 25mapped services
- 82 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Becerril?

Becerril had an estimated **25,096 people** in 2025 — 1.8% of Cesar Department, 336th of 1121 municipalities. There are 992 women for every 1,000 men (below the Cesar Department figure of 1,027). Spread over 1,226 km², that is about **20 people per km²**, 869th of 1121 municipalities.

32.8% of people are children under 15 and 5.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 24 years (it is 28 across Cesar Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 62 children and older people.

0–4 ****2,734**

5–9 ****2,832**

10–14 ****2,671**

15–19 ****2,440**

20–24 ****2,185**

25–29 ****2,005**

30–34 ****1,876**

35–39 ****1,674**

40–44 ****1,442**

45–49 ****1,208**

50–54 ****1,023**

55–59 ****879**

60–64 ****710**

65–69 ****527**

70–74 ****387**

75–79 ****253**

80–84 ****133**

85–89 ****61**

90–94 ****33**

95+ ****15**

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 Becerril?

Becerril lies in [Cesar Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cesar/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 3 other municipalities: [Agustín Codazzi](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cesar/agustin-codazzi/), [El Paso](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cesar/el-paso/) and [La Jagua de Ibirico](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cesar/la-jagua-de-ibirico/). By area it is the 160th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 5.4% of [Cesar Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cesar/). The centre of Becerril is about 579 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 79 km from Valledupar, the main town of Cesar Department. The centre point is at 9.7535° N, 73.2438° 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 Becerril

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Becerril: 1 beach.

- Islandia · beach

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: Becerril

- 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

- Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport (VUP) · Valledupar76 km
- Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) · Santa Marta186 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:32) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:01, sunset around 17:34).

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 Becerril

Open gazetteers list **45 villages, towns and localities** in Becerril. The largest with a recorded population: Becerril (20,477). Settlements here lie between about 39 m and 1,584 m above sea level (median 82 m).

- Becerril
- Bella Luz
- Brasilia
- Campamento
- Cartagena
- Don Quijote
- El Botón
- El Cerro
- El Hatillo
- El Prado
- Estados Unidos
- Islandia
- La Chiquita
- La Flecha
- La Florida
- La Guajira
- La Iglesia
- La Lucy
- Las Mercedes
- Las Minas
- Los Inguensos
- Malagana
- Marchena
- Nibal
- Pedregal
- Platanal
- Rincón de Hatillo
- Sabanas De Marchena
- Sabanas De Nibal
- Sabanas Del Cementerio
- Sabanas El Topacio
- Sabanas Pedro Vásquez
- Sabanas de Genaro
- Santa Bárbara
- Santa Cruz
- Santa Elena
- Santa Eulalia
- Santa Fe
- Santa Fé
- Santa Helena
- Tamaquito
- Tucuy
- Villa Marta
- Yoba
- Zorro

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 Becerril

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

### Water

12 rivers and streams.

- Arroyo Caimancito
- Arroyo Caño Seco
- Arroyo Los Campanos
- Arroyo Platanal
- Arroyo Río Viejo
- Arroyo Sororia
- Arroyo Tomasucal
- Caño Aguaprieta
- Caño de Veleño
- Río Calenturitas
- Río Casacará
- Río Maracas

### Hills and mountains

9 mountains; 1 hill.

- Cerro La Parroquia · 2,204 m
- Cerro Cabellera · 2,037 m
- Cerro Irapa · 2,033 m
- Cerro Claro · 2,030 m
- Cerro Buenavista · 2,017 m
- Cuchilla Yuco · 1,834 m
- Cuchilla Güipsa · 1,680 m
- Cuchilla Sese · 1,588 m
- Cuchilla No Hay Manera · 881 m
- Alto de Batulia · 438 m

### Estates

3 estates.

- Hacienda Centro América
- Hacienda El Paraíso
- Hacienda Los Dolores

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 Becerril and the best time to visit

In Becerril, the warmest month is Apr (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Dec (22 °C). About 783 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (143 mm) and the driest Jan (7 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to April and June to September**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 22 7 

Feb 23 8 

Mar 23 27 

Apr 24 55 

May 23 123 

Jun 23 72 

Jul 23 55 

Aug 23 75 

Sep 23 91 

Oct 22 143 

Nov 22 90 

Dec 22 37 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Becerril

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital San José, Becerril · Becerril 6.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.71158&mlon=-73.28326#map=17/9.71158/-73.28326) 

Bank La Jagua | Banco de Bogotá · La Jagua de Ibirico 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.56124&mlon=-73.33323#map=17/9.56124/-73.33323) 

Petrol pump Eds La Paletilla - Primax · Becerril 6.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.70540&mlon=-73.28078#map=17/9.70540/-73.28078) 

Hotel Hotel Carlington · Becerril 7.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.70143&mlon=-73.28086#map=17/9.70143/-73.28086) 

School Escuela Manantiales · Becerril 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.74822&mlon=-73.23039#map=17/9.74822/-73.23039) 

Police station Estación de Policía · Agustín Codazzi 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.02724&mlon=-73.23699#map=17/10.02724/-73.23699) 

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 Becerril

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

- Hospitals4
- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels3
- Schools11
- Pharmacies2
- Restaurants2
- 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 Cesar Department

- Aguachica
- Agustín Codazzi
- Astrea
- Bosconia
- Chimichagua
- Chiriguaná
- Curumaní
- El Copey
- El Paso
- Gamarra
- González
- La Gloria
- La Jagua de Ibirico
- La Paz
- Manaure Balcón del Cesar
- Pailitas
- Pelaya
- Pueblo Bello
- Río de Oro
- San Alberto
- San Diego
- San Martín
- Tamalameque
- Valledupar

## Quick answers

- Where is Becerril?In Cesar Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Becerril?25,096 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Becerril?About 24 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Becerril?About 20 people per km²
- What borders Becerril?Agustín Codazzi, El Paso and La Jagua de Ibirico
- What is there to see in Becerril?Islandia
- What time zone is Becerril in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Becerril?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Becerril?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Becerril?45 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Becerril?Settlements lie between 39 m and 1,584 m
- What is the highest point in Becerril?Cerro La Parroquia (2,204 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Becerril?November to April and June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Becerril?Hospital San José, Becerril, about 6.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Becerril?La Jagua | Banco de Bogotá, about 24 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Becerril?Eds La Paletilla - Primax, about 6.7 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Becerril?4 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Becerril?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Becerril?CO20045 (OCHA common operational dataset)