# Canalete Municipality, Córdoba Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Córdoba Department 

# Canalete

Canalete is a municipality of Colombia in Córdoba Department. It had an estimated **16,050 people** in 2025 on 420 km² (about 38 per km²). Its main town is Canalete. 46 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 35 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 16,050people (2025)
- 420km²
- 35mapped services
- 79 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Canalete?

Canalete had an estimated **16,050 people** in 2025 — 0.8% of Córdoba Department, 503rd of 1121 municipalities. There are 981 women for every 1,000 men (below the Córdoba Department figure of 1,015). Spread over 420 km², that is about **38 people per km²**, 632nd of 1121 municipalities.

27.8% of people are children under 15 and 9.5% 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 60 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,353**

5–9 ****1,522**

10–14 ****1,586**

15–19 ****1,440**

20–24 ****1,234**

25–29 ****1,110**

30–34 ****1,061**

35–39 ****994**

40–44 ****957**

45–49 ****925**

50–54 ****874**

55–59 ****787**

60–64 ****671**

65–69 ****539**

70–74 ****376**

75–79 ****264**

80–84 ****179**

85–89 ****93**

90–94 ****47**

95+ ****25**

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 Canalete?

Canalete lies in [Córdoba Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 3 other municipalities: [Arboletes](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/antioquia/arboletes/), [Los Córdobas](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/los-cordobas/) and [Montería](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/monteria/). By area it is the 431st largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 1.7% of [Córdoba Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/). The centre of Canalete is about 516 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 41 km from Montería, the main town of Córdoba Department. The centre point is at 8.7207° N, 76.2507° 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 Canalete

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Canalete: 2 volcanos.

- Volcán El Palmar · volcano
- Volcán San Diego · volcano

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: Canalete

- 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) · Montería48 km
- Antonio Roldán Betancur Airport (APO) · Carepa113 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:46) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:11, sunset around 17:48).

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 Canalete

Open gazetteers list **46 villages, towns and localities** in Canalete. The largest with a recorded population: Canalete (14,831). Settlements here lie between about 45 m and 185 m above sea level (median 79 m).

- Aguas Prietas
- Armenia Central
- Bruselas
- Buenos Aires - Las Pavas
- Canaleta La Gloria
- Canalete
- Caserío Las Pulgas
- Cocao
- Codicia
- Corregimiento El Delirio
- El Cadillo
- El Guineo
- El Limón
- El Paraíso
- El Refugio
- El Rosario
- El Tambo
- El Tomate
- Francisco Lora
- Gaira
- Ismael Pinto
- Juan Leon
- La Bodega
- La Gloria
- La Macoca
- La Posaola
- La Unión
- Las Marias
- Los Angeles
- No Hay Como Dios
- Noriña
- Pasa Mona
- Popayán
- Providencia
- Pueblomocho
- Quebrada de Urango
- Risaranda
- Rives
- Santa Helena
- Silva Santos
- Sisevan
- Tierradendro
- Tomate
- Tuchin
- Urango
- Águila

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 Canalete

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

### Water

1 river or stream.

- Quebrada Aguas Prietas

### Hills and mountains

5 mountains.

- Alto El Páramo · 303 m
- Cuchilla Las Nubes · 189 m
- Cuchilla Cerro Pelado · 164 m
- Cuchilla La Alcancia · 156 m
- Cuchilla de Armenia · 83 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 Canalete and the best time to visit

In Canalete, the warmest month is Mar (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Oct (26 °C). About 1,792 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (235 mm) and the driest Feb (22 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 45 

Feb 27 22 

Mar 28 60 

Apr 27 165 

May 27 221 

Jun 27 194 

Jul 27 235 

Aug 27 187 

Sep 26 201 

Oct 26 175 

Nov 26 170 

Dec 27 117 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Canalete

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital E.S.E CAMU Los Cordobas · Los Córdobas 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.89711&mlon=-76.35454#map=17/8.89711/-76.35454) 

Bank Banco Agrario de Colombia · Los Córdobas 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.89422&mlon=-76.35424#map=17/8.89422/-76.35424) 

Petrol pump Distracom Arboletes · Arboletes 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.85166&mlon=-76.42017#map=17/8.85166/-76.42017) 

Hotel Lake House Colombia · Canalete 7.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.67030&mlon=-76.20935#map=17/8.67030/-76.20935) 

Mall Agrotienda San Juan · San Juan de Urabá 31 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.75853&mlon=-76.52961#map=17/8.75853/-76.52961) 

School Centro Educativo Mata De Platano · Canalete 3.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.72378&mlon=-76.28098#map=17/8.72378/-76.28098) 

Police station Estación de Policía · Arboletes 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.85322&mlon=-76.42733#map=17/8.85322/-76.42733) 

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 Canalete

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

- Hotels2
- Schools33

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
- Buenavista
- 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 Canalete?In Córdoba Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Canalete?16,050 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Canalete?About 29 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Canalete?About 38 people per km²
- What borders Canalete?Arboletes, Los Córdobas and Montería
- What is there to see in Canalete?Volcán El Palmar, Volcán San Diego
- What time zone is Canalete in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Canalete?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Canalete?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Canalete?46 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Canalete?Settlements lie between 45 m and 185 m
- What is the highest point in Canalete?Alto El Páramo (303 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Canalete?December to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Canalete?E.S.E CAMU Los Cordobas, about 23 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Canalete?Banco Agrario de Colombia, about 22 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Canalete?Distracom Arboletes, about 24 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Canalete?CO23090 (OCHA common operational dataset)