# Acandí Municipality, Chocó Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Chocó Department 

# Acandí

Acandí is a municipality of Colombia in Chocó Department. It had an estimated **14,714 people** in 2025 on 796 km² (about 18 per km²). Its main town is Acandí. 71 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 139 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 14,714people (2025)
- 796km²
- 139mapped services
- 44 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Acandí?

Acandí had an estimated **14,714 people** in 2025 — 2.6% of Chocó Department, 533rd of 1121 municipalities. There are 1,019 women for every 1,000 men (below the Chocó Department figure of 1,032). Spread over 796 km², that is about **18 people per km²**, 897th of 1121 municipalities.

27.9% of people are children under 15 and 7.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 28 years (it is 25 across Chocó Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 55 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,267**

5–9 ****1,379**

10–14 ****1,453**

15–19 ****1,369**

20–24 ****1,217**

25–29 ****1,117**

30–34 ****1,125**

35–39 ****1,091**

40–44 ****958**

45–49 ****850**

50–54 ****719**

55–59 ****563**

60–64 ****496**

65–69 ****416**

70–74 ****282**

75–79 ****151**

80–84 ****92**

85–89 ****71**

90–94 ****51**

95+ ****33**

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 Acandí?

Acandí lies in [Chocó Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/choco/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 1 other municipality: [Unguía](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/choco/unguia/). By area it is the 258th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 1.6% of [Chocó Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/choco/). The centre of Acandí is about 559 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 318 km from Quibdó, the main town of Chocó Department. The centre point is at 8.4737° N, 77.3252° 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 Acandí

OpenStreetMap lists 15 named sights in Acandí: 7 attractions; 3 viewpoints; 3 beachs; 2 waterfalls.

- Cascada La Diana · waterfall
- Sasardí Falls · waterfall
- Playa Soledad · beach
- Playa bonita · beach
- Playa de Acandi · beach
- La ceiba · viewpoint
- Mirador Sendero Ecológico · viewpoint
- Playa Amarillo · viewpoint
- Ciego River · attraction
- Coquerita pools · attraction
- Natural reserve la Coquerita · attraction
- Poza de la Gateta · attraction
- Start of El Cielo trail · attraction
- Toll for the Sendero ecológico · attraction
- cabo Tiburon · attraction

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: Acandí

- 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

- Antonio Roldán Betancur Airport (APO) · Carepa100 km
- Los Garzones Airport (MTR) · Montería169 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:50) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:15, sunset around 17:53).

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 Acandí

Open gazetteers list **71 villages, towns and localities** in Acandí. The largest with a recorded population: Acandí (4,840) and Capurganá (1,787). Settlements here lie between about 6 m and 216 m above sea level (median 44 m).

- Acandiseco
- Acandí
- Aguas Blancas
- Asentamiento
- Asti
- Barbua
- Barrancon
- Borbua
- Brazo Seco
- Brillante
- Calderón
- Caleta
- Capitancito
- Capitán
- Capurganá
- Cerro Canelo
- Chidima
- Chugandicito
- Chugandí
- Com. Negra Sapzurro
- Coquital
- Corazon
- El Cedro
- El Cielo
- El Perdido
- Furutingo
- Furutungo
- Guati
- Guati Abajo
- Juancho
- La Batilla
- La Caleta
- La Escalera
- La Mora
- La Platanera
- La Posa
- Las Tecas
- Los Chilingos
- Monomacho
- Neca
- Pescadito
- Peñalosa
- Pinorroa
- Platona
- Playeta
- Playona
- Polín
- Resguardo Chidima 1
- Resguardo Chidima 2
- Resguardo Chidima 3
- Resguardo Pescadito
- Rio Ciego
- Rufino
- San Francisco
- San Francisco de Asía
- San Francisco de Asís
- San Jerónimo
- San Miguel
- San Nicolas
- Sapzurro
- Tanela
- Tanela Viejo
- Tibirre Alto
- Tibirre Bajo
- Tibirre Medio
- Titiza
- Trigana
- Triganá
- Vereda Acandí Seco Alto
- Vereda Acandí Seco Medio
- Vivienda Típica

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 Acandí

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

### Water

14 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Indio
- Quebrada Leo
- Quebrada Manguito
- Quebrada Nequita
- Quebrada Tripogandí
- Río Arguití
- Río Brazoseco
- Río Corazón
- Río Guale
- Río Guatí
- Río Neca
- Río Pinolo
- Río San Nicolás
- Río Tolo

### Coast and islands

2 headlands; 1 island.

- Isla de Parque
- Punta Acandí
- Punta Tolo

### Hills and mountains

2 mountains.

- Cerro Armila · 1,407 m
- Cerro Turcandí · 272 m

### Getting around

2 airports.

- Alcides Fernández Airport
- Capurganá Airport

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 Acandí and the best time to visit

In Acandí, the warmest month is Mar (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Oct (25 °C). About 2,272 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is May (277 mm) and the driest Feb (27 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to March**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 25 60 

Feb 26 27 

Mar 26 75 

Apr 26 193 

May 26 277 

Jun 26 254 

Jul 25 255 

Aug 25 228 

Sep 25 256 

Oct 25 240 

Nov 25 238 

Dec 25 169 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Acandí

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital FUNCHA · Acandí 6.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.51012&mlon=-77.27623#map=17/8.51012/-77.27623) 

Bank Banco agrario · Acandí 6.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.51205&mlon=-77.27615#map=17/8.51205/-77.27615) 

Petrol pump Mangla · Acandí 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.51559&mlon=-77.28042#map=17/8.51559/-77.28042) 

Hotel Eco Hotel Caracolí · Acandí 6.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.50910&mlon=-77.27760#map=17/8.50910/-77.27760) 

School Sede Batatilla · Acandí 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.49767&mlon=-77.33014#map=17/8.49767/-77.33014) 

College SENA · Acandí 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.51187&mlon=-77.27656#map=17/8.51187/-77.27656) 

Police station Immigration and customs office · Acandí 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.63760&mlon=-77.34700#map=17/8.63760/-77.34700) 

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 Acandí

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

- Hospitals1
- Banks2
- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels66
- Schools33
- Colleges and universities1
- Pharmacies4
- Restaurants28
- Police stations2

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 Chocó Department

- Alto Baudó
- Atrato
- Bagadó
- Bahía Solano
- Bajo Baudó
- Bojayá
- Carmen del Darién
- Condoto
- Cértegui
- El Cantón del San Pablo
- El Carmen de Atrato
- El Litoral del San Juan
- Istmina
- Juradó
- Lloró
- Medio Atrato
- Medio Baudó
- Medio San Juan
- Nuquí
- Nóvita
- Quibdó
- Riosucio
- Río Iró
- Río Quito
- San José del Palmar
- Sipí
- Tadó
- Unguía
- Unión Panamericana

## Quick answers

- Where is Acandí?In Chocó Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Acandí?14,714 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Acandí?About 28 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Acandí?About 18 people per km²
- What borders Acandí?Unguía
- What is there to see in Acandí?Cascada La Diana, Ciego River, Coquerita pools, La ceiba
- What time zone is Acandí in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Acandí?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Acandí?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Acandí?71 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Acandí?Settlements lie between 6 m and 216 m
- What is the highest point in Acandí?Cerro Armila (1,407 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Acandí?January to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Acandí?FUNCHA, about 6.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Acandí?Banco agrario, about 6.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Acandí?Mangla, about 6.8 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Acandí?1 mapped
- How many banks are in Acandí?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Acandí?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Acandí?CO27006 (OCHA common operational dataset)