# Riosucio Municipality, Chocó Department – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/colombia/choco/riosucio/ Municipality · Chocó Department # Riosucio Riosucio is a municipality of Colombia in Chocó Department. It had an estimated **57,768 people** in 2025 on 7,591 km² (about 7.6 per km²). Its main town is Riosucio. 94 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 66 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 57,768people (2025) - 7,591km² - 66mapped services - 7 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Riosucio? Riosucio had an estimated **57,768 people** in 2025 — 10.2% of Chocó Department, 126th of 1121 municipalities. There are 855 women for every 1,000 men (below the Chocó Department figure of 1,032). Spread over 7,591 km², that is about **7.6 people per km²**, 1037th of 1121 municipalities. 23.8% of people are children under 15 and 6.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 29 years (it is 25 across Chocó Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 44 children and older people. 0–4 ****3,986** 5–9 ****4,453** 10–14 ****5,309** 15–19 ****5,628** 20–24 ****5,318** 25–29 ****4,859** 30–34 ****4,823** 35–39 ****4,798** 40–44 ****4,199** 45–49 ****3,520** 50–54 ****2,819** 55–59 ****2,191** 60–64 ****1,920** 65–69 ****1,535** 70–74 ****987** 75–79 ****563** 80–84 ****349** 85–89 ****233** 90–94 ****145** 95+ ****96** 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 Riosucio? Riosucio lies in [Chocó Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/choco/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 7 other municipalities: [Bahía Solano](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/choco/bahia-solano/), [Carmen del Darién](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/choco/carmen-del-darien/), [Dabeiba](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/antioquia/dabeiba/), [Juradó](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/choco/jurado/), [Mutatá](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/antioquia/mutata/), [Turbo](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/antioquia/turbo/) and [Unguía](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/choco/unguia/). By area it is the 32nd largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 15.7% of [Chocó Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/choco/). The centre of Riosucio is about 457 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 192 km from Quibdó, the main town of Chocó Department. The centre point is at 7.3408° N, 77.1746° 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 Riosucio OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Riosucio: 2 memorials; 1 waterfall; 1 national park. - Salto de Tilupo · waterfall - Los Katíos National Park · national park - Caserio Villa Rosa · memorial - Escuela Bella Rosa · memorial 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: Riosucio - 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) · Carepa73 km - José Celestino Mutis Airport (BSC) · Bahía Solano129 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:52) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:12, sunset around 17:54). 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 Riosucio Open gazetteers list **94 villages, towns and localities** in Riosucio. The largest with a recorded population: Riosucio (7,163). Settlements here lie between about 1 m and 495 m above sea level (median 7 m). - Antiguo ETCR Caracolí Brisas - Asentamiento - Aserrio - Bajira - Barranco - Barrio nuevo - Bella Luz - Belén de Bajirá - Bijao - Blanquicet - Bocas De Cholo - Bocas de Large Boba - Bocas de Quiparandó - Bohio - Brisas - Buenavista - Cacarica - Cacarica (Guagara) - Caleta - California - Campamento - Campo Alegre - Campo Peraya - Caserio Villa Rosa - Caserío - Caño Seco - Choiba - Clavelino - Consejo Comunitario Los Ríos La Larga y Tumaradó - Consejo Comunitario Rio Cacarica - Consejo Mayor Cacarica - Consejo Mayor La Larga Tumar - Consejo Mayor Pedeguita Manc - Consejo Mayor Rio Quiparado - Consejo Mayor Salaqui - Consejo Mayor Truando Medio - Cuchillo Blanco - Cuchillo Negro - El Cuna - El Guamo - El Limon - El Manso - Finca Bellavista - Guacamayas - Guacuco - Hacienda Berbama - Hacienda Betania - Hacienda Cacarica - Juin Duur - Juin Phubuur - La Carmelita - La Eugenia - La Honda - La Larga - La Loma - La Nueva - La Primavera - La Raya - La Tapa - La Teresita - La Tortuga - La Unión - Las Lamitas - Las Marias - Llano Rico - Los Ángeles - Macondo - Nueva Esperanza - Nuevo Oriente - Paraguita - Pavas - Pedega - Pedeguita - Peranchito - Perancho - Petesito - Pimentel - Plata Loma - Playa Alta - Playa Bonita - Pueblo - Pueblo indígena - Quebrada del Medio - Quibdocito - Quiparadó - Rancho Quemado - Riosucio - Salaquí - Salto del Mico - San José de Tamboral - Sautatá - Sicuela - Tilupo - Yarumal 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 Riosucio Named natural and historic features inside Riosucio, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 140 rivers and streams; 14 lakes; 1 waterfall. - Aguas Negras - Brazo El Cochero - Brazo de Misael - Brazo de Tócamo - Caño Bijara - Caño Bolsa Sucia - Caño Bolsasucia - Caño Canapo - Caño Chintadó - Caño Clarita - Caño Garzonera - Caño Gaucho - Caño Guate - Caño La Despensa - Caño La Escopeta - Caño La Honda - Caño La Larga - Caño La Largirita - Caño La Larguita - Caño La Morosa - Caño La Periquera - Caño La Periquera - Caño La Raya - Caño La Redondita …and 131 more. ### Coast and islands 1 island. - Isla de Misael ### Hills and mountains 6 hills; 2 mountains. - Alto Salaquí · 705 m - Cerro Cuchilla · 587 m - Cerro de Quia · 428 m - Loma del Cuchillo · 388 m - Cerro Tagún · 218 m - Alto Tembladera · 201 m - Loma de Peye · 137 m - Palo de Las Letras · 121 m ### Forests and nature 1 forest; 1 park. - Parc national de Los Katíos - Relictos de Caoba 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 Riosucio and the best time to visit In Riosucio, the warmest month is Mar (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Nov (25 °C). About 2,656 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is May (297 mm) and the driest Feb (65 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to February**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 25 114 Feb 26 65 Mar 26 134 Apr 26 257 May 26 297 Jun 25 255 Jul 25 281 Aug 25 258 Sep 25 274 Oct 25 250 Nov 25 255 Dec 25 215 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Riosucio Need Nearest mapped Distance Petrol pump Zapata Petróleos del Darien · Riosucio 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.43001&mlon=-77.09733#map=17/7.43001/-77.09733) Hotel Hotel Afropacifico · Riosucio 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.43762&mlon=-77.11408#map=17/7.43762/-77.11408) School Sede Villa Hermosa · Riosucio 9.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.38989&mlon=-77.24067#map=17/7.38989/-77.24067) 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 Riosucio Places mapped inside Riosucio in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Petrol pumps3 - Hotels7 - Schools55 - 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 Chocó Department - Acandí - 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 - Río Iró - Río Quito - San José del Palmar - Sipí - Tadó - Unguía - Unión Panamericana ## Quick answers - Where is Riosucio?In Chocó Department, Colombia - What is the population of Riosucio?57,768 (2025 estimate) - What is the median age in Riosucio?About 29 years (2025 estimate) - What is the population density of Riosucio?About 7.6 people per km² - What borders Riosucio?Bahía Solano, Carmen del Darién, Dabeiba, Juradó, Mutatá, Turbo and Unguía - What is there to see in Riosucio?Caserio Villa Rosa, Escuela Bella Rosa, Los Katíos National Park, Salto de Tilupo - What time zone is Riosucio in?UTC−5 - What currency is used in Riosucio?Peso (COP) - What language is spoken in Riosucio?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Riosucio?94 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Riosucio?Settlements lie between 1 m and 495 m - What is the highest point in Riosucio?Alto Salaquí (705 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Riosucio?January to February - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Riosucio?Zapata Petróleos del Darien, about 13 km from the centre - How many petrol pumps are in Riosucio?3 mapped - What is the P-code of Riosucio?CO27615 (OCHA common operational dataset)