# Gamarra Municipality, Cesar Department – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cesar/gamarra/

Municipality · Cesar Department 

# Gamarra

Gamarra is a municipality of Colombia in Cesar Department. It had an estimated **17,057 people** in 2025 on 327 km² (about 52 per km²). Its main town is Gamarra. 33 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 17,057people (2025)
- 327km²
- 3mapped services
- 44 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Gamarra?

Gamarra had an estimated **17,057 people** in 2025 — 1.2% of Cesar Department, 478th of 1121 municipalities. There are 1,018 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Cesar Department figure of 1,027). Spread over 327 km², that is about **52 people per km²**, 522nd of 1121 municipalities.

24.5% of people are children under 15 and 10.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 31 years (it is 28 across Cesar Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 54 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,287**

5–9 ****1,418**

10–14 ****1,466**

15–19 ****1,434**

20–24 ****1,356**

25–29 ****1,280**

30–34 ****1,186**

35–39 ****1,054**

40–44 ****997**

45–49 ****1,009**

50–54 ****1,008**

55–59 ****953**

60–64 ****815**

65–69 ****630**

70–74 ****468**

75–79 ****323**

80–84 ****193**

85–89 ****101**

90–94 ****49**

95+ ****21**

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 Gamarra?

Gamarra lies in [Cesar Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cesar/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 4 other municipalities: [Aguachica](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cesar/aguachica/), [La Gloria](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cesar/la-gloria/), [Morales](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/morales/) and [Río Viejo](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/rio-viejo/). By area it is the 518th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 1.4% of [Cesar Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cesar/). The centre of Gamarra is about 415 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 244 km from Valledupar, the main town of Cesar Department. The centre point is at 8.3220° N, 73.7151° 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).

## Know before you go: Gamarra

- 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

- Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) · Cúcuta140 km
- Yariguíes Airport (EJA) · Barrancabermeja145 km

### Nearest railway station

Gamarra (Gamarra), about 2.2 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:36) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:00, sunset around 17:39).

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 Gamarra

Open gazetteers list **33 villages, towns and localities** in Gamarra. The largest with a recorded population: Gamarra (12,444). Settlements here lie between about 20 m and 156 m above sea level (median 44 m).

- Aguas Blancas
- Balconcitos
- Bella Vista
- Caiman
- Campo Alegro
- Cascajal
- Concordia
- El Chorro
- El Contento
- El Palomar
- El Reposo
- Estación
- Gamarra
- La Cabaña
- La Cienaguita
- La María
- Las Camelias
- Las Taguas
- Los Guásimos
- Palenquillo
- Puerto Capulco
- Puerto Mosquito
- Puerto Nacional
- Puerto Real
- Puerto Viejo
- Quebrada Seca
- Sabanas De Cabalero
- Santa Rosa
- Socorro
- Tamacal
- Tarapaca
- Torcoroma
- Villa Rosario

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 Gamarra

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

### Water

35 rivers and streams; 6 lakes.

- Arroyo Aguas Blancas
- Arroyo El Cedro
- Arroyo El Mico
- Arroyo El Palmar
- Arroyo Hormiguero
- Arroyo Junín
- Arroyo el Cristo
- Cañada La Porquera
- Caño Baquero
- Caño El Gajito
- Caño El Jato
- Caño Gallinazo
- Caño Guatinajas
- Caño Hondo
- Caño La Danta
- Caño La Fraile
- Caño Las Lajas
- Caño Pital
- Caño Polvero
- Caño Rabón
- Caño Salobrito
- Caño San Antonio
- Caño San Francisco
- Caño Sinaí

…and 17 more.

### Coast and islands

1 island.

- Isla de Quemadito

### Getting around

5 airfields; 1 railway station.

- Estación Acapulco
- Gamarra Airfield
- Kimpa
- Mosquitos Cayta
- Puerto Mosquito Nordeste
- Puerto Mosquitos

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 Gamarra and the best time to visit

In Gamarra, the warmest month is Mar (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Nov (25 °C). About 1,068 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (138 mm) and the driest Jan (30 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to February, April and June to September**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 27 30 

Feb 28 35 

Mar 28 70 

Apr 27 104 

May 27 122 

Jun 27 87 

Jul 27 93 

Aug 27 98 

Sep 26 100 

Oct 25 138 

Nov 25 128 

Dec 26 63 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Gamarra

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital Olaya Herrera · Gamarra 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.32382&mlon=-73.73937#map=17/8.32382/-73.73937) 

Bank Aguachica | Banco de Bogotá · Aguachica 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.30978&mlon=-73.62017#map=17/8.30978/-73.62017) 

Petrol pump Estación La Maravilla · Aguachica 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.31276&mlon=-73.59687#map=17/8.31276/-73.59687) 

Hotel Marquéz de la Ribera - Casa Hotel · Gamarra 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.32429&mlon=-73.74101#map=17/8.32429/-73.74101) 

Mall Centro Comercial Santa Maria · Aguachica 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.30978&mlon=-73.62086#map=17/8.30978/-73.62086) 

School Escuela Rural Mixta El Porvenir · Morales 6.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.33431&mlon=-73.77485#map=17/8.33431/-73.77485) 

College INSTITUTO TECNICO INDSUTRIAL · Aguachica 8.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.31244&mlon=-73.63704#map=17/8.31244/-73.63704) 

Police station Estacion de policía aguachica · Aguachica 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.31068&mlon=-73.60428#map=17/8.31068/-73.60428) 

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 Gamarra

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

- Hospitals1
- Hotels1
- Restaurants1

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
- Curumaní
- El Copey
- El Paso
- 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 Gamarra?In Cesar Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Gamarra?17,057 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Gamarra?About 31 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Gamarra?About 52 people per km²
- What borders Gamarra?Aguachica, La Gloria, Morales and Río Viejo
- What time zone is Gamarra in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Gamarra?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Gamarra?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Gamarra?33 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Gamarra?Settlements lie between 20 m and 156 m
- What is the best time to visit Gamarra?December to February, April and June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Gamarra?Hospital Olaya Herrera, about 2.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Gamarra?Aguachica | Banco de Bogotá, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Gamarra?Estación La Maravilla, about 13 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Gamarra?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Gamarra?CO20295 (OCHA common operational dataset)