# Manaure Balcón del Cesar Municipality, Cesar Department

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Municipality · Cesar Department 

# Manaure Balcón del Cesar

Manaure Balcón del Cesar is a municipality of Colombia in Cesar Department. It had an estimated **11,648 people** in 2025 on 137 km² (about 85 per km²). Its main town is Manaure Balcón del Cesar. 12 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 36 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 11,648people (2025)
- 137km²
- 36mapped services
- 1,378 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Manaure Balcón del Cesar?

Manaure Balcón del Cesar had an estimated **11,648 people** in 2025 — 0.8% of Cesar Department, 631st of 1121 municipalities. There are 979 women for every 1,000 men (below the Cesar Department figure of 1,027). Spread over 137 km², that is about **85 people per km²**, 322nd of 1121 municipalities.

25.9% of people are children under 15 and 8.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 29 years (it is 28 across Cesar Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 52 children and older people.

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5–9 ****1,026**

10–14 ****1,094**

15–19 ****1,086**

20–24 ****1,002**

25–29 ****909**

30–34 ****845**

35–39 ****772**

40–44 ****715**

45–49 ****670**

50–54 ****624**

55–59 ****560**

60–64 ****454**

65–69 ****342**

70–74 ****265**

75–79 ****187**

80–84 ****116**

85–89 ****52**

90–94 ****20**

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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 Manaure Balcón del Cesar?

Manaure Balcón del Cesar lies in [Cesar Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cesar/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 2 other municipalities: [La Jagua del Pilar](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/la-guajira/la-jagua-del-pilar/) and [La Paz](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cesar/la-paz/). By area it is the 830th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 0.6% of [Cesar Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cesar/). The centre of Manaure Balcón del Cesar is about 654 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 30 km from Valledupar, the main town of Cesar Department. The centre point is at 10.3940° N, 72.9927° 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 Manaure Balcón del Cesar

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Manaure Balcón del Cesar: 2 attractions; 1 museum.

- Museo Arqueológico de Manaure · museum
- Centro Recreacional Los Kioskos · attraction
- La Casa de Vidrio · attraction

### Nearby, outside Manaure Balcón del Cesar

- San Francisco de Asís · memorial, La Paz19 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: Manaure Balcón del Cesar

- 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) · Valledupar28 km
- Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) · Riohacha126 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:30) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:01, sunset around 17:32).

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 Manaure Balcón del Cesar

Open gazetteers list **12 villages, towns and localities** in Manaure Balcón del Cesar. The largest with a recorded population: Manaure Balcón del Cesar (9,313). Settlements here lie between about 719 m and 1,963 m above sea level (median 1,378 m).

- El Canada
- El Pintado
- El Quindío
- La Nevera
- La Nueva Estrella
- La Socola
- Manaure Balcón del Cesar
- San Antonio
- San Francisco
- San Martin
- San Martín
- Sincelejo

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 Manaure Balcón del Cesar

Named natural and historic features inside Manaure Balcón del Cesar, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

10 rivers and streams.

- Arroyo El Pilón
- Arroyo Lameador
- Arroyo Las Marquezas
- Arroyo Las Pulilas
- Arroyo Los Marqueses
- Arroyo Mi Ranchito
- Arroyo del Cielo
- Caño de La Nariz
- Río Manaure
- Río Mono

### Hills and mountains

2 hills; 1 mountain.

- Cerro Aguadulce · 1,379 m
- Alto El Cielo · 1,036 m
- Loma de Lamederos · 527 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 Manaure Balcón del Cesar and the best time to visit

In Manaure Balcón del Cesar, the warmest month is Aug (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jan (21 °C). About 718 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (140 mm) and the driest Feb (4 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to September**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 21 4 

Feb 22 4 

Mar 23 20 

Apr 23 44 

May 24 112 

Jun 24 68 

Jul 24 50 

Aug 24 70 

Sep 23 90 

Oct 23 140 

Nov 22 83 

Dec 22 32 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Manaure Balcón del Cesar

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital José Antonio Socarrás Sánchez · Manaure Balcón del Cesar 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.39200&mlon=-73.02679#map=17/10.39200/-73.02679) 

Bank Banco Agrario · Manaure Balcón del Cesar 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.38927&mlon=-73.02880#map=17/10.38927/-73.02880) 

ATM Bancolombia ATM · Valledupar 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.43378&mlon=-73.24764#map=17/10.43378/-73.24764) 

Petrol pump Cajero Bancolombia Eds La Paz · La Paz 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.38624&mlon=-73.17603#map=17/10.38624/-73.17603) 

Hotel Hostal Alta Guajira · Manaure Balcón del Cesar 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.39463&mlon=-73.02679#map=17/10.39463/-73.02679) 

Mall C.c Mayales · Valledupar 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.45537&mlon=-73.24121#map=17/10.45537/-73.24121) 

School Institución Educativa Concentración de Desarrollo Rural · Manaure Balcón del Cesar 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.39081&mlon=-73.02441#map=17/10.39081/-73.02441) 

College Universidad Nacional - Sede La Paz · La Paz 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.38983&mlon=-73.19885#map=17/10.38983/-73.19885) 

Police station Estación de PolicÍa · Manaure Balcón del Cesar 4.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.38874&mlon=-73.02978#map=17/10.38874/-73.02978) 

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 Manaure Balcón del Cesar

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

- Hospitals3
- Banks1
- Hotels9
- Schools4
- Pharmacies7
- Restaurants10
- 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
- Curumaní
- El Copey
- El Paso
- Gamarra
- González
- La Gloria
- La Jagua de Ibirico
- La Paz
- Pailitas
- Pelaya
- Pueblo Bello
- Río de Oro
- San Alberto
- San Diego
- San Martín
- Tamalameque
- Valledupar

## Quick answers

- Where is Manaure Balcón del Cesar?In Cesar Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Manaure Balcón del Cesar?11,648 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Manaure Balcón del Cesar?About 29 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Manaure Balcón del Cesar?About 85 people per km²
- What borders Manaure Balcón del Cesar?La Jagua del Pilar and La Paz
- What is there to see in Manaure Balcón del Cesar?Centro Recreacional Los Kioskos, La Casa de Vidrio, Museo Arqueológico de Manaure
- What time zone is Manaure Balcón del Cesar in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Manaure Balcón del Cesar?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Manaure Balcón del Cesar?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Manaure Balcón del Cesar?12 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Manaure Balcón del Cesar?Settlements lie between 719 m and 1,963 m
- What is the highest point in Manaure Balcón del Cesar?Cerro Aguadulce (1,379 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Manaure Balcón del Cesar?November to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Manaure Balcón del Cesar?Hospital José Antonio Socarrás Sánchez, about 3.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Manaure Balcón del Cesar?Banco Agrario, about 4.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Manaure Balcón del Cesar?Bancolombia ATM, about 28 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Manaure Balcón del Cesar?Cajero Bancolombia Eds La Paz, about 20 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Manaure Balcón del Cesar?3 mapped
- How many banks are in Manaure Balcón del Cesar?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Manaure Balcón del Cesar?CO20443 (OCHA common operational dataset)