# Chimá Municipality, Córdoba Department – Villages & Map

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

Municipality · Córdoba Department 

# Chimá

Chimá is a municipality of Colombia in Córdoba Department. It had an estimated **18,501 people** in 2025 on 324 km² (about 57 per km²). Its main town is Chimá. 12 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 19 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 18,501people (2025)
- 324km²
- 19mapped services
- 8 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Chimá?

Chimá had an estimated **18,501 people** in 2025 — 1.0% of Córdoba Department, 449th of 1121 municipalities. There are 954 women for every 1,000 men (below the Córdoba Department figure of 1,015). Spread over 324 km², that is about **57 people per km²**, 474th of 1121 municipalities.

22.6% of people are children under 15 and 12.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 34 years (it is 30 across Córdoba Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 55 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,235**

5–9 ****1,414**

10–14 ****1,521**

15–19 ****1,493**

20–24 ****1,385**

25–29 ****1,266**

30–34 ****1,197**

35–39 ****1,155**

40–44 ****1,143**

45–49 ****1,138**

50–54 ****1,139**

55–59 ****1,094**

60–64 ****938**

65–69 ****737**

70–74 ****565**

75–79 ****473**

80–84 ****324**

85–89 ****156**

90–94 ****75**

95+ ****37**

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 Chimá?

Chimá lies in [Córdoba Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 7 other municipalities: [Ciénaga de Oro](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/cienaga-de-oro/), [Cotorra](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/cotorra/), [Lorica](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/lorica/), [Momil](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/momil/), [San Andrés de Sotavento](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/san-andres-de-sotavento/), [San Pelayo](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/san-pelayo/) and [Tuchín](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/tuchin/). By area it is the 523rd largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 1.3% of [Córdoba Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/). The centre of Chimá is about 530 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 47 km from Montería, the main town of Córdoba Department. The centre point is at 9.1113° N, 75.6572° 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 Chimá

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Chimá: 2 archaeological sites.

- Canales Zenúes · archaeological site
- La Isla · archaeological site

### Nearby, outside Chimá

- Canales De Riego Punto en estudio · archaeological site, Lorica11 km
- Centro Cultural del bajo SINU · attraction, Momil14 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: Chimá

- 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) · Montería37 km
- Las Brujas Airport (CZU) · Corozal48 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:43) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:09, sunset around 17:45).

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 Chimá

Open gazetteers list **12 villages, towns and localities** in Chimá. The largest with a recorded population: Chimá (13,492). Settlements here lie between about 4 m and 50 m above sea level (median 8 m).

- Arache
- Campobello
- Caserío Sabanal
- Chamarra
- Chimá
- Corozalito
- Corregimiento Carolina
- Loma Retonio
- Paula Verde
- Pimental
- Punta Verde
- Sitio Viejo

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 Chimá

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

### Water

6 lakes; 3 rivers and streams.

- Arroyo Mapurincé
- Caño Bugre
- Caño El Espino
- Ciénaga Castañuela
- Ciénaga Hoyo León
- Ciénaga Massi
- Ciénaga Pozo Caimán
- Ciénaga Tabacal
- Ciénaga los Charcos

### Coast and islands

1 lagoon.

- Charco Rabon

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Colina Popó · 90 m

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Lorica

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 Chimá and the best time to visit

In Chimá, the warmest month is Mar (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Oct (27 °C). About 1,327 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (190 mm) and the driest Feb (10 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 18 

Feb 29 10 

Mar 29 29 

Apr 29 106 

May 28 168 

Jun 28 151 

Jul 28 190 

Aug 28 160 

Sep 27 160 

Oct 27 142 

Nov 27 130 

Dec 27 63 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Chimá

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Manexka IPS · Tuchín 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.18377&mlon=-75.54797#map=17/9.18377/-75.54797) 

Bank Agrarian Bank · Chimá 5.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.14908&mlon=-75.62676#map=17/9.14908/-75.62676) 

ATM Davivienda · Lorica 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.22751&mlon=-75.81979#map=17/9.22751/-75.81979) 

Petrol pump Estación de servicio · Lorica 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.08879&mlon=-75.81335#map=17/9.08879/-75.81335) 

Hotel Recinto Natural Mar Sereno · San Andrés de Sotavento 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.13206&mlon=-75.48818#map=17/9.13206/-75.48818) 

Mall Riomallcc · Lorica 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.24813&mlon=-75.81242#map=17/9.24813/-75.81242) 

School Institucion Educativa San Fco De Asis · Chimá 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.10292&mlon=-75.62210#map=17/9.10292/-75.62210) 

College IE Juan XXIII · Purísima de la Concepción 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.23962&mlon=-75.71974#map=17/9.23962/-75.71974) 

Police station Policia Nacional · Lorica 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.22723&mlon=-75.81947#map=17/9.22723/-75.81947) 

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 Chimá

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

- Banks1
- Schools18

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
- Canalete
- Cereté
- 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 Chimá?In Córdoba Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Chimá?18,501 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Chimá?About 34 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Chimá?About 57 people per km²
- What borders Chimá?Ciénaga de Oro, Cotorra, Lorica, Momil, San Andrés de Sotavento, San Pelayo and Tuchín
- What is there to see in Chimá?Canales Zenúes, La Isla
- What time zone is Chimá in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Chimá?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Chimá?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Chimá?12 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Chimá?Settlements lie between 4 m and 50 m
- What is the highest point in Chimá?Colina Popó (90 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Chimá?December to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Chimá?Manexka IPS, about 14 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Chimá?Agrarian Bank, about 5.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Chimá?Davivienda, about 22 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Chimá?Estación de servicio, about 17 km from the centre
- How many banks are in Chimá?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Chimá?CO23168 (OCHA common operational dataset)