# Curumaní Municipality, Cesar Department – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cesar/curumani/ Municipality · Cesar Department # Curumaní Curumaní is a municipality of Colombia in Cesar Department. It had an estimated **42,683 people** in 2025 on 916 km² (about 47 per km²). Its main town is Curumaní. 27 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 37 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 42,683people (2025) - 916km² - 37mapped services - 49 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Curumaní? Curumaní had an estimated **42,683 people** in 2025 — 3.1% of Cesar Department, 174th of 1121 municipalities. There are 1,021 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Cesar Department figure of 1,027). Spread over 916 km², that is about **47 people per km²**, 569th of 1121 municipalities. 28.3% of people are children under 15 and 8.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 28 years (it is 28 across Cesar Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 57 children and older people. 0–4 ****3,691** 5–9 ****4,131** 10–14 ****4,275** 15–19 ****4,002** 20–24 ****3,539** 25–29 ****3,279** 30–34 ****3,204** 35–39 ****2,964** 40–44 ****2,648** 45–49 ****2,339** 50–54 ****2,029** 55–59 ****1,728** 60–64 ****1,423** 65–69 ****1,151** 70–74 ****945** 75–79 ****673** 80–84 ****377** 85–89 ****181** 90–94 ****71** 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 Curumaní? Curumaní lies in [Cesar Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cesar/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 3 other municipalities: [Chimichagua](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cesar/chimichagua/), [Chiriguaná](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cesar/chiriguana/) and [El Carmen](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/norte-de-santander/el-carmen/). By area it is the 223rd largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 4.1% of [Cesar Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cesar/). The centre of Curumaní is about 519 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 139 km from Valledupar, the main town of Cesar Department. The centre point is at 9.2403° N, 73.5013° 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 Curumaní OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Curumaní: 2 museums. - Museo Arqueologico Curumani · museum - Museo Arqueológico de Curumaní · museum 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: Curumaní - 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) · Valledupar136 km - Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) · Cúcuta182 km ### Nearest railway station Chiriguaná (Chiriguaná), about 15 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:34) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:01, sunset around 17:36). 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 Curumaní Open gazetteers list **27 villages, towns and localities** in Curumaní. The largest with a recorded population: Curumaní (34,838). Settlements here lie between about 27 m and 126 m above sea level (median 49 m). - Aguacatal - Arauca - Astillero - Boquerón - Carolina - Curumaní - El Mami - Gracias a Dios - Guaimaral - Hacienda La Ventura - Hoja Ancha - La Antioqueña - La Campero - La Estrella - Nueva Unión - Oca - Pacita - Paraver - Recebera - Sabanagrande - San Alberto - San Roque - San Sebastián - Santa Isabel - Santa María - Vereda El Mamey - Villa Graciela 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 Curumaní Named natural and historic features inside Curumaní, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 17 rivers and streams; 1 lake. - Arroyo Caracol - Arroyo Grande - Arroyo Mulato - Arroyo Quebradientes - Arroyo San Sebastián - Arroyo Simiti - Ciénaga Pesquería - Quebrada Agua Fría - Quebrada Angostura - Quebrada Anime - Quebrada Animito - Quebrada Animito - Quebrada La Victoria - Quebrada Mochila - Quebrada Morroco - Quebrada San Ignacio - Quebrada San Pedro - Quebrada Seca ### Coast and islands 1 headland. - Punta Mateindio ### Hills and mountains 10 hills; 7 mountains. - Cuchilla El Lanudo · 1,795 m - Cuchilla El Espíritu Santo · 1,470 m - Loma Pozo Sabana · 1,054 m - Cerro El Púlpito · 909 m - Loma San Pedro · 737 m - Cerro Azul · 678 m - Loma de Pancho · 476 m - Loma Las Flores · 408 m - Loma Las Piedras · 346 m - Loma Palanquera · 293 m - Loma Las Flores · 268 m - La Victoria Cerro · 263 m - Alto El Champán · 247 m - Loma Filo de Oro · 70 m - Cerro San Sebastián · 62 m - Cerro San Roque · 53 m - Cerro Animito · 33 m ### Getting around 3 airfields; 1 railway station. - Curumani - El Champán - Estación Champán - Paraver 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 Curumaní and the best time to visit In Curumaní, the warmest month is Mar (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Nov (26 °C). About 897 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (128 mm) and the driest Jan (19 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to January, May and September**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 28 19 Feb 29 21 Mar 29 45 Apr 29 78 May 28 113 Jun 28 78 Jul 29 78 Aug 29 85 Sep 28 93 Oct 26 128 Nov 26 110 Dec 27 49 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Curumaní Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Hospital Local Cristian Moreno Pallares · Curumaní 6.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.20276&mlon=-73.54325#map=17/9.20276/-73.54325) Bank BBVA Colombia - Sucursal Cuurmaní · Curumaní 6.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.20044&mlon=-73.54358#map=17/9.20044/-73.54358) Petrol pump DISTRACOM · Chiriguaná 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.36293&mlon=-73.59852#map=17/9.36293/-73.59852) Hotel Curumani Cesa Hotel Brisas Del Oriente · Curumaní 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.20573&mlon=-73.53490#map=17/9.20573/-73.53490) School Institución Educativa Parroquial de las Hermanitas de San Pablo · Curumaní 6.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.20137&mlon=-73.53850#map=17/9.20137/-73.53850) Police station Estación de Policía de Curumaní · Curumaní 6.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.20241&mlon=-73.54009#map=17/9.20241/-73.54009) 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 Curumaní Places mapped inside Curumaní in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals3 - Banks1 - Hotels15 - Schools5 - Pharmacies5 - Restaurants6 - 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 Cesar Department - Aguachica - Agustín Codazzi - Astrea - Becerril - Bosconia - Chimichagua - Chiriguaná - 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 Curumaní?In Cesar Department, Colombia - What is the population of Curumaní?42,683 (2025 estimate) - What is the median age in Curumaní?About 28 years (2025 estimate) - What is the population density of Curumaní?About 47 people per km² - What borders Curumaní?Chimichagua, Chiriguaná and El Carmen - What is there to see in Curumaní?Museo Arqueologico Curumani, Museo Arqueológico de Curumaní - What time zone is Curumaní in?UTC−5 - What currency is used in Curumaní?Peso (COP) - What language is spoken in Curumaní?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Curumaní?27 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Curumaní?Settlements lie between 27 m and 126 m - What is the highest point in Curumaní?Cuchilla El Lanudo (1,795 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Curumaní?November to January, May and September - Where is the nearest hospital to Curumaní?Hospital Local Cristian Moreno Pallares, about 6.2 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Curumaní?BBVA Colombia - Sucursal Cuurmaní, about 6.4 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Curumaní?DISTRACOM, about 17 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Curumaní?3 mapped - How many banks are in Curumaní?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Curumaní?CO20228 (OCHA common operational dataset)