# Sipí Municipality, Chocó Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Chocó Department 

# Sipí

Sipí is a municipality of Colombia in Chocó Department. It had an estimated **3,340 people** in 2025 on 1,579 km² (about 2.1 per km²). Its main town is Sipí. 16 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 12 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 3,340people (2025)
- 1,579km²
- 12mapped services
- 78 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Sipí?

Sipí had an estimated **3,340 people** in 2025 — 0.6% of Chocó Department, 1029th of 1121 municipalities. There are 851 women for every 1,000 men (below the Chocó Department figure of 1,032). Spread over 1,579 km², that is about **2.1 people per km²**, 1088th of 1121 municipalities.

32.9% of people are children under 15 and 5.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 23 years (it is 25 across Chocó Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 63 children and older people.

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35–39 ****219**

40–44 ****189**

45–49 ****153**

50–54 ****111**

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75–79 ****26**

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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 Sipí?

Sipí lies in [Chocó Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/choco/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 9 other municipalities: [Bolívar](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/bolivar/), [El Cairo](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/el-cairo/), [El Dovio](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/el-dovio/), [El Litoral del San Juan](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/choco/el-litoral-del-san-juan/), [Istmina](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/choco/istmina/), [Medio San Juan](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/choco/medio-san-juan/), [Nóvita](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/choco/novita/), [San José del Palmar](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/choco/san-jose-del-palmar/) and [Versalles](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/versalles/). By area it is the 119th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 3.3% of [Chocó Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/choco/). The centre of Sipí is about 270 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 126 km from Quibdó, the main town of Chocó Department. The centre point is at 4.5649° N, 76.5216° 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 Sipí

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Sipí: 1 beach.

- Playarrica · beach

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: Sipí

- 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

- El Eden Airport (AXM) · Armenia85 km
- Matecaña International Airport (PEI) · Pereira91 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:54) and shortest in Dec (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:05, sunset around 17:56).

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 Sipí

Open gazetteers list **16 villages, towns and localities** in Sipí. The largest with a recorded population: Sipí (332). Settlements here lie between about 20 m and 1,116 m above sea level (median 78 m).

- Cañaveral
- Docordó
- La Capilla
- La Loma
- Marqueza
- Márqueza
- Playa Rica
- Playarrica
- San Agustin
- San Agustín
- San Pablito
- Sanandocito
- Santa Rosa
- Sipí
- Tanandó
- Teatino

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 Sipí

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

### Water

38 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Agua Clara
- Quebrada Agua Sucia
- Quebrada Barranquita
- Quebrada Bauradó
- Quebrada Caimito
- Quebrada Chocó
- Quebrada Chontaduro
- Quebrada Chupey
- Quebrada Douadó
- Quebrada El Coco
- Quebrada El Pantano
- Quebrada Frutacio
- Quebrada La Guaca
- Quebrada La Hondita
- Quebrada La Mojarra
- Quebrada La Sierpe
- Quebrada Matias
- Quebrada Mojoidocilo
- Quebrada Mojoidó
- Quebrada Naranjo
- Quebrada Ortíz
- Quebrada Pelayito
- Quebrada Poco Perro
- Quebrada Sabaletas

…and 14 more.

### Coast and islands

3 islands.

- Isla Andagovia
- Isla Teatino
- Isla Vieja

### Hills and mountains

2 mountains.

- Cerro Torrá · 2,709 m
- Serranía de Los Paraguas · 1,339 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 Sipí and the best time to visit

In Sipí, the warmest month is Aug (average 22 °C) and the coolest is Nov (20 °C). About 1,890 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (215 mm) and the driest Jan (112 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 21 112 

Feb 21 118 

Mar 21 152 

Apr 21 204 

May 22 188 

Jun 22 132 

Jul 22 122 

Aug 22 133 

Sep 22 138 

Oct 21 206 

Nov 20 215 

Dec 21 170 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Sipí

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital Santa Lucía · El Dovio 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.51124&mlon=-76.23921#map=17/4.51124/-76.23921) 

Bank Banco Agrario · El Dovio 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.51160&mlon=-76.23857#map=17/4.51160/-76.23857) 

Petrol pump Biomax · El Cairo 40 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.76111&mlon=-76.22290#map=17/4.76111/-76.22290) 

Hotel Hotel Mi Dovio · El Dovio 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.48860&mlon=-76.24376#map=17/4.48860/-76.24376) 

School Centro Educativo Indigena La Milagrosa de Sandosito · Sipí 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.55681&mlon=-76.66230#map=17/4.55681/-76.66230) 

Police station Policia · Versalles 34 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.66770&mlon=-76.23024#map=17/4.66770/-76.23024) 

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 Sipí

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

- Schools12

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
- Riosucio
- Río Iró
- Río Quito
- San José del Palmar
- Tadó
- Unguía
- Unión Panamericana

## Quick answers

- Where is Sipí?In Chocó Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Sipí?3,340 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Sipí?About 23 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Sipí?About 2.1 people per km²
- What borders Sipí?Bolívar, El Cairo, El Dovio, El Litoral del San Juan, Istmina, Medio San Juan, Nóvita, San José del Palmar and Versalles
- What is there to see in Sipí?Playarrica
- What time zone is Sipí in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Sipí?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Sipí?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Sipí?16 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Sipí?Settlements lie between 20 m and 1,116 m
- What is the highest point in Sipí?Cerro Torrá (2,709 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Sipí?January to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Sipí?Hospital Santa Lucía, about 32 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Sipí?Banco Agrario, about 32 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Sipí?Biomax, about 40 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Sipí?CO27745 (OCHA common operational dataset)