# Montelíbano Municipality, Córdoba Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Córdoba Department 

# Montelíbano

Montelíbano is a municipality of Colombia in Córdoba Department. It had an estimated **88,664 people** in 2025 on 1,551 km² (about 57 per km²). 51 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 122 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 88,664people (2025)
- 1,551km²
- 122mapped services
- 123 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Montelíbano?

Montelíbano had an estimated **88,664 people** in 2025 — 4.7% of Córdoba Department, 82nd of 1121 municipalities. There are 1,049 women for every 1,000 men (above the Córdoba Department figure of 1,015). Spread over 1,551 km², that is about **57 people per km²**, 473rd of 1121 municipalities.

28.2% of people are children under 15 and 7.6% 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 56 children and older people.

0–4 ****7,862**

5–9 ****8,630**

10–14 ****8,535**

15–19 ****7,781**

20–24 ****6,898**

25–29 ****6,640**

30–34 ****6,697**

35–39 ****6,269**

40–44 ****5,691**

45–49 ****4,961**

50–54 ****4,422**

55–59 ****4,084**

60–64 ****3,400**

65–69 ****2,491**

70–74 ****1,677**

75–79 ****1,170**

80–84 ****766**

85–89 ****406**

90–94 ****184**

95+ ****73**

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 Montelíbano?

Montelíbano lies in [Córdoba Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 9 other municipalities: [Buenavista](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/buenavista/), [Caucasia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/antioquia/caucasia/), [Cáceres](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/antioquia/caceres/), [Ituango](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/antioquia/ituango/), [La Apartada](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/la-apartada/), [Planeta Rica](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/planeta-rica/), [Puerto Libertador](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/puerto-libertador/), [San José de Uré](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/san-jose-de-ure/) and [Tierralta](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/tierralta/). By area it is the 122nd largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 6.2% of [Córdoba Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/). The centre of Montelíbano is about 405 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 110 km from Montería, the main town of Córdoba Department. The centre point is at 7.7647° N, 75.9071° 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 Montelíbano

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Montelíbano: 1 national park.

- Paramillo National Natural Park · national park

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: Montelíbano

- 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

- Antonio Roldán Betancur Airport (APO) · Carepa89 km
- Los Garzones Airport (MTR) · Montería118 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:46) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:08, 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 Montelíbano

Open gazetteers list **51 villages, towns and localities** in Montelíbano. The largest with a recorded population: Montelíbano (90,450). Settlements here lie between about 46 m and 695 m above sea level (median 123 m).

- Aguas Vivas
- Barranquillita
- Barrio 27 de Julio
- Bocas De San Cipriano
- Bocas De Toloba
- Bongo
- Cadillo
- Caña Final
- Cruces Nuevas
- El Algarrobo
- El Anclar
- El Caño
- El Descuido
- El Diamante
- El Gonzalo
- El Palmar
- El Paraiso
- El Raton
- El Venado
- Francia Helena
- JegiIta Abajo
- JegiIta Medio
- Jordania
- Juan José
- La Luna
- Las Brisas
- Las Charuas
- Las Margaritas
- Las Palmitas
- Los Cordobas
- Los Córdobas
- Los San Andreces
- Mata De Lata
- Montelíbano
- Nueva Betulia
- Pica Pica
- Pica Pica Nuevo
- Porvenir
- Puerto Anchica
- Puerto Nuevo
- Rosario
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Francisco del Rayo
- San Mateo
- Sector Sur
- Sitio Nuevo
- Tierradentro
- Unidas
- Villa Carminia
- Villa Clemen

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 Montelíbano

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

### Water

7 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Charrura
- Quebrada Liseta
- Quebrada Sabaletas
- Quebrada San Andrés
- Quebrada Tolova
- Río Angostura
- Río Chimurro

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Cerro Canimero · 621 m

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Montelíbano Airport

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 Montelíbano and the best time to visit

In Montelíbano, 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 Montelíbano

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Centro de salud San Felipe de Cadillo · Montelíbano 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.01650&mlon=-75.86591#map=17/8.01650/-75.86591) 

Petrol pump Distracom Cañaveral · Puerto Libertador 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.88937&mlon=-75.66412#map=17/7.88937/-75.66412) 

Hotel Hotel Palma Bijao · Puerto Libertador 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.88703&mlon=-75.66970#map=17/7.88703/-75.66970) 

School Otra sigla Belen · Montelíbano 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.78847&mlon=-75.88680#map=17/7.78847/-75.88680) 

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 Montelíbano

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

- Hospitals4
- Banks2
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels15
- Schools84
- Colleges and universities2
- Pharmacies2
- Restaurants12

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
- 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 Montelíbano?In Córdoba Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Montelíbano?88,664 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Montelíbano?About 28 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Montelíbano?About 57 people per km²
- What borders Montelíbano?Buenavista, Caucasia, Cáceres, Ituango, La Apartada, Planeta Rica, Puerto Libertador, San José de Uré and Tierralta
- What is there to see in Montelíbano?Paramillo National Natural Park
- What time zone is Montelíbano in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Montelíbano?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Montelíbano?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Montelíbano?51 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Montelíbano?Settlements lie between 46 m and 695 m
- What is the highest point in Montelíbano?Cerro Canimero (621 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Montelíbano?December to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Montelíbano?Centro de salud San Felipe de Cadillo, about 28 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Montelíbano?Distracom Cañaveral, about 30 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Montelíbano?4 mapped
- How many banks are in Montelíbano?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Montelíbano?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Montelíbano?CO23466 (OCHA common operational dataset)