# Córdoba Department, Colombia – Municipalities & Population

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/

Department · Colombia 

# Córdoba Department

Córdoba Department is a department of Colombia. It had an estimated **1,891,658 people** in 2025 on 25,079 km² (about 75 per km²). Its main town is Montería. It is divided into 30 municipalities. 1,429 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3,030 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1,891,658people (2025)
- 25,079km²
- 30municipalities
- 3,030mapped services

## How many people live in Córdoba Department?

Córdoba Department had an estimated **1,891,658 people** in 2025 — 3.6% of Colombia, 8th of 33 departments. There are 1,015 women for every 1,000 men (below the Colombia figure of 1,055). Spread over 25,079 km², that is about **75 people per km²**, 14th of 33 departments.

25.4% of people are children under 15 and 10.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 30 years (it is 33 across Colombia). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 55 children and older people.

0–4 ****153,961**

5–9 ****163,634**

10–14 ****162,090**

15–19 ****157,367**

20–24 ****150,711**

25–29 ****144,433**

30–34 ****136,755**

35–39 ****125,482**

40–44 ****118,228**

45–49 ****109,346**

50–54 ****101,136**

55–59 ****94,746**

60–64 ****82,596**

65–69 ****66,135**

70–74 ****47,618**

75–79 ****34,012**

80–84 ****22,164**

85–89 ****11,910**

90–94 ****5,746**

95+ ****2,509**

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 Córdoba Department?

Córdoba Department lies in [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 3 other departments: [Antioquia Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/antioquia/), [Bolívar Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/) and [Sucre Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/sucre/). By area it is the 16th largest of 33 departments in Colombia. It covers 2.2% of [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). The centre of Córdoba Department is about 457 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. The centre point is at 8.3975° N, 75.6829° 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 Córdoba Department

OpenStreetMap lists 50 named sights in Córdoba Department: 11 attractions; 9 monuments; 6 volcanos; 5 archaeological sites; 5 beachs; 5 memorials; 4 nature reserves; 2 viewpoints; 1 ruins; 1 museum; 1 national park.

- museo religioso · museum
- Canales De Riego Punto en estudio · archaeological site
- Canales Zenúes · archaeological site
- Canales Zenúes · archaeological site
- Canales Zenúes · archaeological site
- La Isla · archaeological site
- Paramillo National Natural Park · national park
- Corporación Autónoma Regional de los Valles del Sinú y San Jorge - CVS · nature reserve
- La Vega · nature reserve
- Luna Nueva · nature reserve
- Viento Solar · nature reserve
- Casa Aljanna · beach
- Isla Sola · beach
- Playa Venado · beach
- Playablanca · beach
- Punta Tortuguero · beach
- Estadio de futbol jaraguay de monteria · viewpoint
- Muralla de Lorica · viewpoint
- Centro Cultural del bajo SINU · attraction
- Cienaga · attraction
- Estación Amaya - Centro de Investigación Cimaci · attraction
- La Quinta · attraction
- Monumento al porro plaza cultural maria varilla. · attraction
- Pasaje del Sol · attraction
- Piscinas Ecológicas Las Doncellas · attraction
- Reloj Solar · attraction
- Tránsito Montería · attraction
- Tránsito Montería · attraction
- Volcán de Lodo · attraction
- Afife Matuk · monument

…and 20 more.

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: Córdoba Department

- 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

- Los Garzones Airport (MTR) · Montería50 km
- Las Brujas Airport (CZU) · Corozal113 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:44) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:08, sunset around 17:46).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:20 18:01 11.7 h 

Feb 06:21 18:12 11.9 h 

Mar 06:10 18:14 12.1 h 

Apr 05:53 18:12 12.3 h 

May 05:43 18:13 12.5 h 

Jun 05:44 18:21 12.6 h 

Jul 05:51 18:25 12.6 h 

Aug 05:55 18:19 12.4 h 

Sep 05:52 18:03 12.2 h 

Oct 05:49 17:46 12.0 h 

Nov 05:55 17:39 11.7 h 

Dec 06:08 17:46 11.6 h 

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.

## Municipalities of Córdoba Department

Municipality People per km² Area km² Localities Services 

[Montería](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/monteria/) 521,224 166 3,135 486 958 

[Lorica](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/lorica/) 119,509 126 951 65 222 

[Sahagún](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/sahagun/) 114,032 118 965 82 168 

[Cereté](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/cerete/) 112,050 385 291 55 136 

[Tierralta](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/tierralta/) 98,526 20 4,934 114 190 

[Montelíbano](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/montelibano/) 88,664 57 1,551 51 122 

[Planeta Rica](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/planeta-rica/) 66,879 59 1,141 65 124 

[Ciénaga de Oro](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/cienaga-de-oro/) 62,604 98 641 93 71 

[Tuchín](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/tuchin/) 57,153 537 106 15 6 

[San Pelayo](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/san-pelayo/) 55,046 124 445 55 81 

[Chinú](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/chinu/) 50,411 80 626 55 93 

[San Andrés de Sotavento](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/san-andres-de-sotavento/) 49,879 241 207 14 49 

[Ayapel](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/ayapel/) 48,813 25 1,966 32 90 

[Puerto Libertador](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/puerto-libertador/) 45,187 27 1,647 42 68 

[San Bernardo del Viento](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/san-bernardo-del-viento/) 38,340 121 316 21 72 

[Pueblo Nuevo](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/pueblo-nuevo/) 37,846 45 849 70 63 

[Valencia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/valencia/) 37,615 41 919 82 67 

[San Antero](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/san-antero/) 36,228 175 207 36 60 

[Moñitos](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/monitos/) 31,782 157 203 16 68 

[San Carlos](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/san-carlos/) 28,450 64 447 88 50 

[Puerto Escondido](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/puerto-escondido/) 25,300 62 411 57 57 

[Buenavista](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/buenavista/) 22,232 27 835 27 42 

[Momil](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/momil/) 20,772 131 159 16 24 

[Cotorra](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/cotorra/) 20,289 230 88 10 10 

[Los Córdobas](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/los-cordobas/) 20,070 55 366 45 34 

[Chimá](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/chima/) 18,501 57 324 12 19 

[Purísima de la Concepción](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/purisima-de-la-concepcion/) 18,200 155 118 17 27 

[Canalete](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/canalete/) 16,050 38 420 46 35 

[La Apartada](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/la-apartada/) 15,694 55 287 3 15 

[San José de Uré](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/san-jose-de-ure/) 14,312 27 526 10 9 

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); [Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE) via OCHA HDX, population 2025 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-col).

## Villages and localities in Córdoba Department

Open gazetteers list **1,429 villages, towns and localities** in Córdoba Department. The largest with a recorded population: Montería (490,935), Cereté (94,935), Montelíbano (90,450), Planeta Rica (69,708), Sahagún (59,188) and Ayapel (56,082). Settlements here lie between about 0 m and 1,644 m above sea level (median 52 m).

- 10 De Febrero
- 19 de Marzo
- 9 de Agosto
- Abrojal
- Acosta
- Aguadulce
- Aguas Claras
- Aguas Negras
- Aguas Prietas
- Aguas Vivas
- Aguaviva
- Agárrate
- Alemania
- Alfonso López
- Algarrobo
- Almagra
- Altamira
- Alto Genova
- Alto del Rosario
- Altobonito
- Altos de la Floresta
- Amaya
- Andalucía
- Antonio Garcia
- Apartadade
- Arache
- Arena
- Arenal
- Arenas del Norte
- Arenas del Sur
- Arenoso
- Arizal
- Armenia
- Armenia Central
- Arrimadero
- Arroyo Arena
- Arroyo Arriba
- Arroyo La Burra
- Arroyo Negro
- Arroyón
- Aserradero
- Australia
- Ayacucho
- Ayapel
- Bajo Grande
- Bajo Los Babilleros
- Bajo Primavera
- Bajo del Limón
- Bajos La Arenosa
- Balboa
- Balsa
- Bangaño
- Barandilla
- Barbacoas
- Barbascal
- Barcelona
- Barqueña
- Barrancón
- Barranquillita
- Barrio 27 de Julio
- Barrio Prieto
- Barrizal
- Barro Blanco
- Barroprieto
- Bartolo
- Barú
- Basura
- Batallón Cartagena
- Batata
- Bejucal Arriba
- Belen
- Bella Cohita
- Bella Isabel
- Bella Isabell
- Bella Licencia
- Bella Vista
- Bellavista
- Belén
- Benito Navarro
- Berlín
- Bernardo Reyes
- Berástegui
- Betana
- Betancí
- Betania
- Betulia
- Beyrut
- Bijadito
- Bijao
- Bijao abajo
- Bijao arriba
- Bijaíto
- Bizerta
- Boca Ceiba
- Boca El Aguacate
- Boca de Jui
- Boca de La Ceiba
- Boca de López
- Boca de la Balsa
- Boca del Monte
- Bocas De San Cipriano
- Bocas De Toloba
- Bocas de Uré
- Bodega
- Bodeguita
- Bohórquez
- Boladeoro
- Bomba
- Bonanza
- Bonga Mella
- Bongo
- Bonito Viento
- Boquelito
- Brasilia
- Brillante
- Brisa del Sol
- Brisas del Sinú
- Broqueles
- Bruselas
- Bucaramanga
- Buenaparte
- Buenaventura
- Buenavista
- Buenos Aires
- Buenos Aires - Las Pavas
- Caballo Blanco
- Cabuya
- Cacagual
- Cacaotal
- Cacho
- Cadillo
- Caimanera
- Caimán
- Calao
- Cali
- California
- Callabarrida
- Calle Barrida
- Calle Larga
- Calle Nueva
- Calle de Agua
- Callebarrida
- Callejas
- Callelarga
- Callemar
- Camilo Torres
- Campamento
- Campamento Sacony
- Campanario
- Campanito
- Campano de los Indios
- Campillo
- Campo Alegre
- Campo Amalia
- Campo Bello
- Campo Nuevo
- Campo Viejo
- Campoalegre
- Campobello
- Canaima
- Canaleta La Gloria
- Canalete
- Canchila
- Candelaria
- Cantaclaro
- Cantagallo
- Cantaleta
- Cantarrana
- Cantarán
- Canturrona
- Capetal
- Caracas
- Caracolí
- Caramelo
- Carbonero
- Caretecito
- Cariseca
- Carito
- Carolina
- Carreño
- Carrillo
- Carrisola
- Carrizal
- Carrizola
- Casa Rubia
- Casablanca
- Caserío Aguas Blancas
- Caserío Bejuco
- Caserío Cucharal (Granja)
- Caserío El Llano
- Caserío El Tigre
- Caserío Flecha
- Caserío La Curva
- Caserío Las Palmas
- Caserío Las Pulgas
- Caserío Piedras Abajo
- Caserío Sabanal
- Caserío Suteatro
- Caserío Tapao
- Caserío Venezuela
- Castañal
- Castillera
- Castillo
- Castillo de Oro
- Catalina
- Cazuela
- Caíman
- Caña Fina
- Caña Final
- Caña de Canañe
- Cañafístola
- Cañaguate
- Cañalinda
- Caño El Coco
- Caño Flecha
- Caño Grande
- Caño Lobo
- Caño Viejo
- Caño Viejo Palotal
- Caño de Lobo
- Cañomocho
- Cañuelal
- Cecilia
- Cedro
- Ceja Grande
- Ceniza
- Centro
- Centro Alegre
- Cereté
- Cerro Pelado
- Cerro Petrona Abajo
- Cerro Petrona Arriba
- Chamarra
- Changay
- Chibogado
- Chilín
- Chimborazo
- Chimá
- Chingui
- Chinú
- Chiqui
- Chispas
- Chivogado Alto
- Chivogado Medio
- Chuchuribí
- Chuchurruta
- Chuchurubí
- Chunchunal
- Chupachupa
- Ciebitabajo
- Cielo Azul
- Cienagueta
- Cienaguita
- Cieneguita
- Cintura
- Ciénaga La Poza
- Ciénaga de Oro
- Claval
- Cocao
- Cocarito
- Cocosolo
- Cocuelo Medio
- Cocuelo Taladro
- Codicia
- Colombia
- Colomboy
- Colón
- Comején
- Contento Arriba
- Coquito
- Corea
- Corinto
- Corocito
- Corozalito
- Corregimiento Carolina
- Corregimiento Cecilia
- Corregimiento El Delirio
- Corregimiento El Rodeo
- Corregimiento El Silencio
- Corregimiento Puerto Rey
- Costa Azul
- Costa Rica
- Costa de Oro
- Cotoca Abajo
- Cotoca Arriba
- Cotocá Abajo
- Cotorra
- Coveñas
- Coña Fina
- Cristo Rey
- Cruces Nuevas
- Crucito
- Cruz Chiquita
- Cuatro Vientos
- Cuba
- Cubanito
- Cuchara
- Cucharal
- Cuello
- Cuero Curtido
- Cuesta Abajo
- Culebra
- Cundama
- Curinca
- Damasco
- Danubio Azul
- Dios Te Salve
- Dividive
- Dividivi
- Dos Bocas
- Dos Hermanos
- Dos Marías
- Doña Lucia
- Doña María
- Déjame Estar
- Edmundo López
- Egipto
- El Achiote
- El Aguila
- El Algarrobo
- El Alivio
- El Almendro
- El Alto
- El Amparo
- El Anclar
- El Apretado
- El Bajo
- El Balsal
- El Banco
- El Barzal
- El Bobo
- El Bongo
- El Bosque
- El Brillante
- El Bujo
- El Burro
- El Bálsamo
- El Cabrero
- El Cabro
- El Cadillo
- El Caimán
- El Campanario
- El Campano
- El Campo
- El Candelillo
- El Caramelo
- El Carito
- El Carmen
- El Carreto
- El Castillo
- El Cavado
- El Cañaveral
- El Cañito
- El Caño
- El Cebral
- El Cedro
- El Ceibal
- El Central
- El Cerrito
- El Cerro
- El Charco
- El Charro
- El Chimborazo
- El Chipal
- El Chiquero
- El Chorrillo
- El Chuzo
- El Cielo
- El Coco
- El Cocuelo
- El Cocuyo
- El Congo
- El Consejo
- El Contento
- El Corozo
- El Crucero
- El Cucharo Arriba
- El Curial
- El Cábano
- El Damasco
- El Danubio
- El Darién
- El Delirio
- El Descanso
- El Descuido
- El Desengaño
- El Deseo
- El Desierto
- El Destino
- El Desvelo
- El Deséo
- El Diamante
- El Dieciocho
- El Dorado
- El Ebano
- El Eden Occidental
- El Eden Oriental
- El Encanto
- El Engaño
- El Esfuerzo

…and 1,029 more.

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 Córdoba Department

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

### Water

485 rivers and streams; 91 lakes; 1 dam.

- Arroyo Aguas Negras
- Arroyo Aguas Negras
- Arroyo Aguaviva
- Arroyo Aguaviva
- Arroyo Alemania
- Arroyo Alemania
- Arroyo Algarrbillo
- Arroyo Ancho
- Arroyo Arena
- Arroyo Arena
- Arroyo Arena
- Arroyo Arena
- Arroyo Arena
- Arroyo Bangáño
- Arroyo Barbascal
- Arroyo Belé
- Arroyo Betancí
- Arroyo Boca Seca
- Arroyo Boca de La Ciénaga
- Arroyo Bocagrande
- Arroyo Buenavista
- Arroyo Calzón
- Arroyo Camelata
- Arroyo Campano

…and 553 more.

### Coast and islands

14 headlands; 5 lagoons; 3 beaches; 1 island.

- Charco Rabon
- Ciénaga La Soledad
- Ciénaga Ostional
- Isla Mestizos
- Pantano Rabón
- Pantano de Momil
- Playa Grande
- Playa de Los Venados
- Playa del Viento
- Punta Batería
- Punta Bello
- Punta Buenos Aires
- Punta Candé
- Punta Coco
- Punta El Medio
- Punta Los Róbalos
- Punta Mestizos
- Punta Misperal
- Punta Palancal
- Punta Piedras
- Punta Playita
- Punta Rebujina
- Punta Tortuguero

### Hills and mountains

86 hills; 13 mountains.

- Cerro Chimurra · 1,951 m
- Cerro Murrucucú · 1,224 m
- Alto La Flecha · 962 m
- Cerro Canimero · 621 m
- Loma Almendral · 342 m
- Alto El Viento · 327 m
- Loma del Templo · 304 m
- Alto El Páramo · 303 m
- Alto Blanquiced · 301 m
- Loma El Templo · 296 m
- Loma El Ñeque · 270 m
- Cerro Naranjal · 229 m
- Loma La Cureña · 227 m
- Loma La Verbena · 221 m
- Alto del Mosquito · 218 m
- Alto Buey Pelado · 214 m
- Cuchilla Morrocoy · 209 m
- Cerro Molinero · 208 m
- Cerro La Salado · 204 m
- Loma Carediablo · 201 m
- Cerro La Lajas · 199 m
- Cerro Pando · 196 m
- Loma El Cavado · 195 m
- Alto Guaimaral · 192 m

…and 75 more.

### Forests and nature

1 park.

- Parque Ronda del Sinú

### Getting around

5 airports; 2 airfields.

- Ayapel Airport
- Lorica
- Lorica
- Los Garzones Airport
- Montelíbano Airport
- Santa Catalina
- Tolú

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 Córdoba Department and the best time to visit

In Córdoba Department, the warmest month is Mar (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Oct (27 °C). About 1,369 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (184 mm) and the driest Feb (17 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to January**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 28 30 

Feb 29 17 

Mar 29 46 

Apr 29 128 

May 28 168 

Jun 28 148 

Jul 28 184 

Aug 27 149 

Sep 27 155 

Oct 27 136 

Nov 27 128 

Dec 27 79 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Córdoba Department

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

- Hospitals88
- Banks42
- ATMs5
- Petrol pumps97
- Hotels265
- Shopping malls24
- Schools1,887
- Colleges and universities69
- Cinemas5
- Pharmacies89
- Restaurants381
- Police stations27
- Dental clinics51

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.

## Quick answers

- Where is Córdoba Department?In Colombia
- What is the population of Córdoba Department?1,891,658 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Córdoba Department?About 30 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Córdoba Department?About 75 people per km²
- What borders Córdoba Department?Antioquia Department, Bolívar Department and Sucre Department
- What is there to see in Córdoba Department?Afife Matuk, CENIZA, Canales De Riego Punto en estudio, Canales Zenúes
- What time zone is Córdoba Department in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Córdoba Department?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Córdoba Department?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Córdoba Department?1,429 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Córdoba Department?Settlements lie between 0 m and 1,644 m
- What is the highest point in Córdoba Department?Cerro Chimurra (1,951 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Córdoba Department?December to January
- How many hospitals are in Córdoba Department?88 mapped
- How many banks are in Córdoba Department?42 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Córdoba Department?5 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Córdoba Department?97 mapped
- What is the P-code of Córdoba Department?CO23 (OCHA common operational dataset)