# Planeta Rica Municipality, Córdoba Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Córdoba Department 

# Planeta Rica

Planeta Rica is a municipality of Colombia in Córdoba Department. It had an estimated **66,879 people** in 2025 on 1,141 km² (about 59 per km²). 65 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 124 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 66,879people (2025)
- 1,141km²
- 124mapped services
- 85 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Planeta Rica?

Planeta Rica had an estimated **66,879 people** in 2025 — 3.5% of Córdoba Department, 108th of 1121 municipalities. There are 1,038 women for every 1,000 men (above the Córdoba Department figure of 1,015). Spread over 1,141 km², that is about **59 people per km²**, 459th of 1121 municipalities.

24.8% of people are children under 15 and 11.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 32 years (it is 30 across Córdoba Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 57 children and older people.

0–4 ****5,137**

5–9 ****5,672**

10–14 ****5,789**

15–19 ****5,527**

20–24 ****5,068**

25–29 ****4,721**

30–34 ****4,437**

35–39 ****4,132**

40–44 ****4,105**

45–49 ****4,013**

50–54 ****3,831**

55–59 ****3,662**

60–64 ****3,184**

65–69 ****2,525**

70–74 ****1,859**

75–79 ****1,388**

80–84 ****931**

85–89 ****513**

90–94 ****247**

95+ ****99**

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 Planeta Rica?

Planeta Rica lies in [Córdoba Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 6 other municipalities: [Buenavista](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/buenavista/), [Montelíbano](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/montelibano/), [Montería](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/monteria/), [Pueblo Nuevo](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/pueblo-nuevo/), [San Carlos](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/san-carlos/) and [Tierralta](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/tierralta/). By area it is the 177th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 4.5% of [Córdoba Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/). The centre of Planeta Rica is about 443 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 59 km from Montería, the main town of Córdoba Department. The centre point is at 8.3016° N, 75.5875° 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).

## Know before you go: Planeta Rica

- 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) · Montería64 km
- Las Brujas Airport (CZU) · Corozal119 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:44) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:08, 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 Planeta Rica

Open gazetteers list **65 villages, towns and localities** in Planeta Rica. The largest with a recorded population: Planeta Rica (69,708). Settlements here lie between about 33 m and 187 m above sea level (median 85 m).

- Alto Genova
- Altobonito
- Arenoso
- Berlín
- Calle Barrida
- Calle Larga
- Calle Nueva
- Callelarga
- Campo Bello
- Caretecito
- Carolina
- Centro Alegre
- Cienagueta
- Corea
- Déjame Estar
- El Almendro
- El Barzal
- El Charro
- El Danubio
- El Guayabo
- El Jardín
- El Naranjo
- El Oriente
- El Paraíso
- El Reparo
- Genova
- Guarica
- Holanda
- Isla Sola
- La Esmeralda
- La Florida
- La Poza del Loco
- La Victoria
- Las Chiquitas
- Las Cruces
- Las Empanadas
- Las Moscas
- Las Pelonas
- Los Cacaos
- Los Cerros
- Los Llanos
- Los Manguitos
- Los Mosquitos
- Marañonal
- Medio Rancho
- Naranjal
- Nueva Esperanza
- Nuevo Paraiso
- Nuevo Paraíso
- Palma de oro
- Pamplona
- Pasatiempo
- Pinto
- Placeres
- Planeta Rica
- Planetica
- Plazabonita
- Providencia
- Pueblo Rizo
- Puente Verde
- Sajonia
- Santa Clara
- Santa Rosa
- Solis
- Villa María

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 Planeta Rica

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

### Water

7 rivers and streams.

- Arroyo Carolina
- Arroyo Cocolina
- Arroyo El Guadual
- Arroyo Floral
- Arroyo Rabo de Pava
- Arroyo la Balsa
- Cañada Los Cerros

### Hills and mountains

2 hills.

- Alto Buey Pelado · 214 m
- Loma de Piedra · 96 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 Planeta Rica and the best time to visit

In Planeta Rica, the warmest month is Mar (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Oct (27 °C). About 1,369 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (184 mm) and the driest Feb (17 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 30 

Feb 29 17 

Mar 29 46 

Apr 29 128 

May 28 168 

Jun 28 148 

Jul 28 184 

Aug 27 149 

Sep 27 155 

Oct 27 136 

Nov 27 128 

Dec 27 79 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Planeta Rica

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital E.S.E Camú Buenavista Córdoba · Buenavista 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.22028&mlon=-75.47926#map=17/8.22028/-75.47926) 

Bank Bancolombia · Planeta Rica 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.41150&mlon=-75.58344#map=17/8.41150/-75.58344) 

Petrol pump Plaza Bonita (Córdoba) · Planeta Rica 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.40894&mlon=-75.58680#map=17/8.40894/-75.58680) 

Hotel Hotel Las Olas De Planeta Rica · Planeta Rica 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.35526&mlon=-75.55808#map=17/8.35526/-75.55808) 

Mall Centro Comercial Planeta Plaza · Planeta Rica 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.40593&mlon=-75.58351#map=17/8.40593/-75.58351) 

School Colegio Antonio Galan · Planeta Rica 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.29114&mlon=-75.59056#map=17/8.29114/-75.59056) 

College Institución Educativa Palmasoriana · Planeta Rica 9.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.38727&mlon=-75.57434#map=17/8.38727/-75.57434) 

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 Planeta Rica

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

- Banks1
- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels11
- Shopping malls1
- Schools86
- Colleges and universities1
- Pharmacies2
- Restaurants16
- Dental clinics4

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
- Moñitos
- 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 Planeta Rica?In Córdoba Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Planeta Rica?66,879 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Planeta Rica?About 32 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Planeta Rica?About 59 people per km²
- What borders Planeta Rica?Buenavista, Montelíbano, Montería, Pueblo Nuevo, San Carlos and Tierralta
- What time zone is Planeta Rica in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Planeta Rica?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Planeta Rica?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Planeta Rica?65 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Planeta Rica?Settlements lie between 33 m and 187 m
- What is the highest point in Planeta Rica?Alto Buey Pelado (214 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Planeta Rica?December to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Planeta Rica?E.S.E Camú Buenavista Córdoba, about 15 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Planeta Rica?Bancolombia, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Planeta Rica?Plaza Bonita (Córdoba), about 12 km from the centre
- How many banks are in Planeta Rica?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Planeta Rica?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Planeta Rica?CO23555 (OCHA common operational dataset)