# Buenavista Municipality, Córdoba Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Córdoba Department 

# Buenavista

Buenavista is a municipality of Colombia in Córdoba Department. It had an estimated **22,232 people** in 2025 on 835 km² (about 27 per km²). Its main town is Buenavista. 27 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 42 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 22,232people (2025)
- 835km²
- 42mapped services
- 53 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Buenavista?

Buenavista had an estimated **22,232 people** in 2025 — 1.2% of Córdoba Department, 381st of 1121 municipalities. There are 971 women for every 1,000 men (below the Córdoba Department figure of 1,015). Spread over 835 km², that is about **27 people per km²**, 774th of 1121 municipalities.

27.6% of people are children under 15 and 10.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 29 years (it is 30 across Córdoba Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 61 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,870**

5–9 ****2,095**

10–14 ****2,171**

15–19 ****2,020**

20–24 ****1,756**

25–29 ****1,556**

30–34 ****1,440**

35–39 ****1,331**

40–44 ****1,295**

45–49 ****1,254**

50–54 ****1,160**

55–59 ****1,048**

60–64 ****925**

65–69 ****790**

70–74 ****588**

75–79 ****414**

80–84 ****263**

85–89 ****136**

90–94 ****71**

95+ ****34**

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 Buenavista?

Buenavista lies in [Córdoba Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 5 other municipalities: [Ayapel](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/ayapel/), [La Apartada](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/la-apartada/), [Montelíbano](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/montelibano/), [Planeta Rica](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/planeta-rica/) and [Pueblo Nuevo](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/pueblo-nuevo/). By area it is the 243rd largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 3.3% of [Córdoba Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/). The centre of Buenavista is about 426 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 78 km from Montería, the main town of Córdoba Department. The centre point is at 8.1899° N, 75.4549° 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 Buenavista

### Nearby, outside Buenavista

- Isla Sola · beach, La Apartada18 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: Buenavista

- 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) · Montería81 km
- Las Brujas Airport (CZU) · Corozal128 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:43) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:07, sunset around 17:46).

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 Buenavista

Open gazetteers list **27 villages, towns and localities** in Buenavista. Settlements here lie between about 35 m and 85 m above sea level (median 53 m).

- Aguaviva
- Belen
- Belén
- Bodega
- Bodeguita
- Buenavista
- Chimborazo
- El Brillante
- El Chimborazo
- El Consejo
- El Contento
- El Horizonte
- El Paraíso
- El Treinta y Cinco
- El Viajano
- Las Cruces
- Las Marías
- Mejor Esquina
- Miraflores
- Nueva Estación
- Plan Parejo
- Polonia
- Puerto Corinto
- Rusia
- Santa Clara
- Tierra Santa
- Villa Fátima

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 Buenavista

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

### Water

4 rivers and streams.

- Arroyo Arena
- Quebrada Los Zambos
- Quebrada Pescado
- Río San Lorenzo

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Loma de Teban · 55 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 Buenavista and the best time to visit

In Buenavista, the warmest month is Mar (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Oct (26 °C). About 1,613 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is May (195 mm) and the driest Feb (31 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to March**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 27 50 

Feb 28 31 

Mar 28 73 

Apr 28 164 

May 27 195 

Jun 27 162 

Jul 27 190 

Aug 27 159 

Sep 26 169 

Oct 26 162 

Nov 26 151 

Dec 27 107 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Buenavista

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital E.S.E Camú Buenavista Córdoba · Buenavista 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.22028&mlon=-75.47926#map=17/8.22028/-75.47926) 

Bank Banco W · Montelíbano 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.98438&mlon=-75.42094#map=17/7.98438/-75.42094) 

Petrol pump Distracom Las Palmas · Montelíbano 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.97267&mlon=-75.41277#map=17/7.97267/-75.41277) 

Hotel Residencias Mata de Caña · Buenavista 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.20559&mlon=-75.47062#map=17/8.20559/-75.47062) 

Mall Centro Comercial Planeta Plaza · Planeta Rica 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.40593&mlon=-75.58351#map=17/8.40593/-75.58351) 

School Escuela Nueva Villa Aidée · Buenavista 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.17924&mlon=-75.45301#map=17/8.17924/-75.45301) 

College SENA Sede Del San Jorge · Montelíbano 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.98700&mlon=-75.41138#map=17/7.98700/-75.41138) 

Police station Estación de Policía · Caucasia 35 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.99601&mlon=-75.20272#map=17/7.99601/-75.20272) 

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 Buenavista

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

- Hospitals1
- Hotels2
- Schools36
- Restaurants2
- 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 Córdoba Department

- Ayapel
- Canalete
- Cereté
- Chimá
- Chinú
- Ciénaga de Oro
- Cotorra
- La Apartada
- Lorica
- Los Córdobas
- Momil
- Montelíbano
- Montería
- Moñitos
- Planeta Rica
- Pueblo Nuevo
- Puerto Escondido
- Puerto Libertador
- Purísima de la Concepción
- Sahagún
- San Andrés de Sotavento
- San Antero
- San Bernardo del Viento
- San Carlos
- San José de Uré
- San Pelayo
- Tierralta
- Tuchín
- Valencia

## Quick answers

- Where is Buenavista?In Córdoba Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Buenavista?22,232 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Buenavista?About 29 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Buenavista?About 27 people per km²
- What borders Buenavista?Ayapel, La Apartada, Montelíbano, Planeta Rica and Pueblo Nuevo
- What is there to see in Buenavista?Isla Sola
- What time zone is Buenavista in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Buenavista?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Buenavista?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Buenavista?27 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Buenavista?Settlements lie between 35 m and 85 m
- What is the highest point in Buenavista?Loma de Teban (55 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Buenavista?December to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Buenavista?E.S.E Camú Buenavista Córdoba, about 4.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Buenavista?Banco W, about 23 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Buenavista?Distracom Las Palmas, about 25 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Buenavista?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Buenavista?CO23079 (OCHA common operational dataset)