# Moñitos Municipality, Córdoba Department – Villages & Map

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

Municipality · Córdoba Department 

# Moñitos

Moñitos is a municipality of Colombia in Córdoba Department. It had an estimated **31,782 people** in 2025 on 203 km² (about 157 per km²). Its main town is Moñitos. 16 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 68 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 31,782people (2025)
- 203km²
- 68mapped services
- 6 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Moñitos?

Moñitos had an estimated **31,782 people** in 2025 — 1.7% of Córdoba Department, 258th of 1121 municipalities. There are 985 women for every 1,000 men (below the Córdoba Department figure of 1,015). Spread over 203 km², that is about **157 people per km²**, 164th of 1121 municipalities.

28.3% of people are children under 15 and 8.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 28 years (it is 30 across Córdoba Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 59 children and older people.

0–4 ****2,712**

5–9 ****3,076**

10–14 ****3,202**

15–19 ****2,970**

20–24 ****2,601**

25–29 ****2,304**

30–34 ****2,084**

35–39 ****1,907**

40–44 ****1,853**

45–49 ****1,766**

50–54 ****1,628**

55–59 ****1,509**

60–64 ****1,311**

65–69 ****1,030**

70–74 ****709**

75–79 ****497**

80–84 ****316**

85–89 ****163**

90–94 ****84**

95+ ****41**

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 Moñitos?

Moñitos lies in [Córdoba Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 3 other municipalities: [Lorica](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/lorica/), [Puerto Escondido](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/puerto-escondido/) and [San Bernardo del Viento](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/san-bernardo-del-viento/). By area it is the 687th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 0.8% of [Córdoba Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/). The centre of Moñitos is about 558 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 57 km from Montería, the main town of Córdoba Department. The centre point is at 9.1991° N, 76.1223° 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 Moñitos

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Moñitos: 3 nature reserves.

- La Vega · nature reserve
- Luna Nueva · nature reserve
- Viento Solar · nature reserve

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: Moñitos

- 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) · Montería53 km
- Las Brujas Airport (CZU) · Corozal93 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:44) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:11, sunset around 17:47).

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 Moñitos

Open gazetteers list **16 villages, towns and localities** in Moñitos. Settlements here lie between about 2 m and 72 m above sea level (median 6 m).

- Bajo del Limón
- Bella Cohita
- Broqueles
- Cedro
- Culebra
- La Rada
- La Unión
- Las Mujeres
- Moñitos
- Naranjal
- Notecebes
- Perpetuo Socorro
- Pueblito
- Río Cedro
- San Anterito
- Santander de la Cruz

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 Moñitos

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

### Water

3 rivers and streams.

- Arroyo Regino
- Quebrada Corpas
- Río Broqueles

### Coast and islands

1 headland.

- Punta Candé

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Cerro Naranjal · 229 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 Moñitos and the best time to visit

In Moñitos, the warmest month is Jun (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Oct (27 °C). About 1,998 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (281 mm) and the driest Feb (16 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 36 

Feb 27 16 

Mar 28 44 

Apr 28 159 

May 28 258 

Jun 28 234 

Jul 28 281 

Aug 28 235 

Sep 27 234 

Oct 27 205 

Nov 27 190 

Dec 27 108 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Moñitos

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital ESE HOSPITAL SAN JOSÉ · San Bernardo del Viento 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.33747&mlon=-75.95209#map=17/9.33747/-75.95209) 

Bank Banco Agrario · Lorica 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.22633&mlon=-75.82012#map=17/9.22633/-75.82012) 

ATM Davivienda · Lorica 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.22751&mlon=-75.81979#map=17/9.22751/-75.81979) 

Petrol pump Estación de servicio Biomax · San Bernardo del Viento 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.33875&mlon=-75.95233#map=17/9.33875/-75.95233) 

Hotel Waikiki Moñitos · Moñitos 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.24437&mlon=-76.13295#map=17/9.24437/-76.13295) 

Mall Riomallcc · Lorica 34 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.24813&mlon=-75.81242#map=17/9.24813/-75.81242) 

School Centro Educativo Nuestra Señora del Carmen · Moñitos 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.19289&mlon=-76.13177#map=17/9.19289/-76.13177) 

College I.E. San Francisco de Asís · San Bernardo del Viento 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.34903&mlon=-75.95349#map=17/9.34903/-75.95349) 

Police station Estación de Policia · San Bernardo del Viento 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.35514&mlon=-75.95205#map=17/9.35514/-75.95205) 

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 Moñitos

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

- Hotels21
- Schools43
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants3

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
- Cotorra
- La Apartada
- Lorica
- Los Córdobas
- Momil
- Montelíbano
- Montería
- 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 Moñitos?In Córdoba Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Moñitos?31,782 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Moñitos?About 28 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Moñitos?About 157 people per km²
- What borders Moñitos?Lorica, Puerto Escondido and San Bernardo del Viento
- What is there to see in Moñitos?La Vega, Luna Nueva, Viento Solar
- What time zone is Moñitos in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Moñitos?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Moñitos?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Moñitos?16 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Moñitos?Settlements lie between 2 m and 72 m
- What is the highest point in Moñitos?Cerro Naranjal (229 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Moñitos?December to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Moñitos?ESE HOSPITAL SAN JOSÉ, about 24 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Moñitos?Banco Agrario, about 33 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Moñitos?Davivienda, about 33 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Moñitos?Estación de servicio Biomax, about 24 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Moñitos?CO23500 (OCHA common operational dataset)