# Cotorra Municipality, Córdoba Department – Villages & Map

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

Municipality · Córdoba Department 

# Cotorra

Cotorra is a municipality of Colombia in Córdoba Department. It had an estimated **20,289 people** in 2025 on 88 km² (about 230 per km²). Its main town is Cotorra. 10 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 10 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 20,289people (2025)
- 88.2km²
- 10mapped services
- 10 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Cotorra?

Cotorra had an estimated **20,289 people** in 2025 — 1.1% of Córdoba Department, 410th of 1121 municipalities. There are 1,001 women for every 1,000 men (below the Córdoba Department figure of 1,015). Spread over 88 km², that is about **230 people per km²**, 119th of 1121 municipalities.

22.4% of people are children under 15 and 11.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 33 years (it is 30 across Córdoba Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 52 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,420**

5–9 ****1,528**

10–14 ****1,592**

15–19 ****1,659**

20–24 ****1,647**

25–29 ****1,530**

30–34 ****1,379**

35–39 ****1,288**

40–44 ****1,306**

45–49 ****1,279**

50–54 ****1,194**

55–59 ****1,097**

60–64 ****943**

65–69 ****786**

70–74 ****608**

75–79 ****455**

80–84 ****297**

85–89 ****158**

90–94 ****74**

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 Cotorra?

Cotorra lies in [Córdoba Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 3 other municipalities: [Chimá](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/chima/), [Lorica](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/lorica/) and [San Pelayo](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/san-pelayo/). By area it is the 969th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 0.4% of [Córdoba Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/). The centre of Cotorra is about 528 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 36 km from Montería, the main town of Córdoba Department. The centre point is at 9.0578° N, 75.7632° 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 Cotorra

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Cotorra: 1 attraction.

- Cienaga · attraction

### Nearby, outside Cotorra

- Canales De Riego Punto en estudio · archaeological site, Lorica9.8 km
- Canales Zenúes · archaeological site, Chimá12 km
- La Isla · archaeological site, Chimá14 km
- Monumento "Las Aguadoras" · memorial, San Pelayo14 km
- Afife Matuk · monument, Lorica20 km
- Pilador Lorica · monument, Lorica20 km
- Mercado Público · monument, Lorica20 km
- Edificio González · monument, Lorica20 km
- Edificio Manzur · monument, Lorica20 km
- Muralla de Lorica · viewpoint, Lorica20 km
- Monumento a la Patria · monument, Lorica20 km
- Casa de Nicolás Sánchez · monument, Lorica20 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: Cotorra

- 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) · Montería27 km
- Las Brujas Airport (CZU) · Corozal61 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:43) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:10, 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 Cotorra

Open gazetteers list **10 villages, towns and localities** in Cotorra. The largest with a recorded population: Cotorra (16,215). Settlements here lie between about 8 m and 12 m above sea level (median 10 m).

- Abrojal
- Basura
- Cotorra
- El Bongo
- El Caimán
- La Culebra
- Los Cedros
- Paso de las Flores
- San Pablo
- Villanueva

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 Cotorra

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

### Water

1 lake.

- Ciénaga de Pacheco

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 Cotorra and the best time to visit

In Cotorra, 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 Cotorra

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital E.s.e. Camu Cotorra · Cotorra 4.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.03920&mlon=-75.79946#map=17/9.03920/-75.79946) 

Bank Agrarian Bank · Chimá 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.14908&mlon=-75.62676#map=17/9.14908/-75.62676) 

ATM Davivienda · Lorica 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.22751&mlon=-75.81979#map=17/9.22751/-75.81979) 

Petrol pump Estación de servicio · Lorica 6.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.08879&mlon=-75.81335#map=17/9.08879/-75.81335) 

Hotel Finca Hotel Rio Sinu · San Pelayo 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.94143&mlon=-75.85954#map=17/8.94143/-75.85954) 

Mall Centro Comercial Gran Avenida · Cereté 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.88754&mlon=-75.78649#map=17/8.88754/-75.78649) 

School Institución Educativa La Culebra Sede Culebra Arriba · Cotorra 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.03782&mlon=-75.74587#map=17/9.03782/-75.74587) 

College INESCA · Lorica 6.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.09469&mlon=-75.81395#map=17/9.09469/-75.81395) 

Police station Estacion de Policias Cerete · Cereté 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.88788&mlon=-75.78766#map=17/8.88788/-75.78766) 

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 Cotorra

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

- Hospitals1
- Petrol pumps2
- Schools6
- Restaurants1

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
- Chimá
- Chinú
- Ciénaga de Oro
- 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 Cotorra?In Córdoba Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Cotorra?20,289 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Cotorra?About 33 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Cotorra?About 230 people per km²
- What borders Cotorra?Chimá, Lorica and San Pelayo
- What is there to see in Cotorra?Cienaga
- What time zone is Cotorra in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Cotorra?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Cotorra?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Cotorra?10 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Cotorra?Settlements lie between 8 m and 12 m
- What is the best time to visit Cotorra?December to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Cotorra?E.s.e. Camu Cotorra, about 4.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Cotorra?Agrarian Bank, about 18 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Cotorra?Davivienda, about 20 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Cotorra?Estación de servicio, about 6.5 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Cotorra?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Cotorra?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Cotorra?CO23300 (OCHA common operational dataset)