# Tuchín Municipality, Córdoba Department – Villages & Map

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

Municipality · Córdoba Department 

# Tuchín

Tuchín is a municipality of Colombia in Córdoba Department. It had an estimated **57,153 people** in 2025 on 106 km² (about 537 per km²). Its main town is Tuchín. 15 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 6 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 57,153people (2025)
- 106km²
- 6mapped services
- 65 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Tuchín?

Tuchín had an estimated **57,153 people** in 2025 — 3.0% of Córdoba Department, 127th of 1121 municipalities. There are 935 women for every 1,000 men (below the Córdoba Department figure of 1,015). Spread over 106 km², that is about **537 people per km²**, 54th of 1121 municipalities.

33.8% of people are children under 15 and 6.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 23 years (it is 30 across Córdoba Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 68 children and older people.

0–4 ****6,858**

5–9 ****6,549**

10–14 ****5,892**

15–19 ****5,656**

20–24 ****5,539**

25–29 ****5,033**

30–34 ****4,202**

35–39 ****3,400**

40–44 ****2,799**

45–49 ****2,269**

50–54 ****1,918**

55–59 ****1,722**

60–64 ****1,485**

65–69 ****1,184**

70–74 ****881**

75–79 ****730**

80–84 ****545**

85–89 ****295**

90–94 ****128**

95+ ****49**

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 Tuchín?

Tuchín lies in [Córdoba Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 5 other municipalities: [Chimá](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/chima/), [Momil](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/momil/), [Palmito](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/sucre/palmito/), [San Andrés de Sotavento](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/san-andres-de-sotavento/) and [Sincelejo](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/sucre/sincelejo/). By area it is the 921st largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 0.4% of [Córdoba Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/). The centre of Tuchín is about 537 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 64 km from Montería, the main town of Córdoba Department. The centre point is at 9.2195° N, 75.5418° 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 Tuchín

### Nearby, outside Tuchín

- Centro Cultural del bajo SINU · attraction, Momil15 km
- La Isla · archaeological site, Chimá16 km
- Monumento al Pescador · monument, Sincelejo17 km
- Cacique Chinchelejo · monument, Sincelejo17 km
- Sombrero Vueltiao · attraction, Sampués18 km
- El Loco Pío · memorial, Sincelejo18 km
- Zuledys Garrido · attraction, Sincelejo18 km
- Simon Bolivar · memorial, Sincelejo18 km
- Monumento de la fandaguera la pola Becté · monument, Sincelejo18 km
- Canales Zenúes · archaeological site, Chimá18 km
- Monumento Las Vacas · monument, Sincelejo19 km
- Cruz de Mayo · monument, Sincelejo19 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: Tuchín

- 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

- Las Brujas Airport (CZU) · Corozal31 km
- Los Garzones Airport (MTR) · Montería54 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:42) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:09, sunset around 17:44).

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 Tuchín

Open gazetteers list **15 villages, towns and localities** in Tuchín. Settlements here lie between about 44 m and 147 m above sea level (median 65 m).

- Barbacoas
- Bomba
- Colombia
- Cruz Chiquita
- Cuatro Vientos
- Flechas
- Las Huertas
- Los Vidales
- Molina
- Nueva Estrella
- Sabana Nueva
- Sabanal
- San Juan de la Cruz
- Santander de la Cruz
- Tuchín

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 Tuchín

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

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Alto Petaca · 98 m

### Getting around

1 airfield.

- Tolú

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 Tuchín and the best time to visit

In Tuchín, 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 Tuchín

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Manexka · Tuchín 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.18416&mlon=-75.54808#map=17/9.18416/-75.54808) 

Bank Agrarian Bank · Chimá 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.14908&mlon=-75.62676#map=17/9.14908/-75.62676) 

ATM BBVA · Coveñas 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.40032&mlon=-75.67828#map=17/9.40032/-75.67828) 

Petrol pump Sabaneta · Momil 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.29693&mlon=-75.63034#map=17/9.29693/-75.63034) 

Hotel Recinto Natural Mar Sereno · San Andrés de Sotavento 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.13206&mlon=-75.48818#map=17/9.13206/-75.48818) 

Mall SAO Sincelejo · Sincelejo 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.30287&mlon=-75.39686#map=17/9.30287/-75.39686) 

School Nueva Esperanza,tuchin,cordoba · Tuchín 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.21790&mlon=-75.52520#map=17/9.21790/-75.52520) 

College SENA La Gallera · Sincelejo 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.23812&mlon=-75.41446#map=17/9.23812/-75.41446) 

Police station Policia de Carreteras · Sincelejo 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.27127&mlon=-75.40972#map=17/9.27127/-75.40972) 

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 Tuchín

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

- Hospitals2
- Schools2
- Cinemas1
- 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
- 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
- Valencia

## Quick answers

- Where is Tuchín?In Córdoba Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Tuchín?57,153 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Tuchín?About 23 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Tuchín?About 537 people per km²
- What borders Tuchín?Chimá, Momil, Palmito, San Andrés de Sotavento and Sincelejo
- What is there to see in Tuchín?Centro Cultural del bajo SINU, La Isla, Monumento al Pescador, Cacique Chinchelejo
- What time zone is Tuchín in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Tuchín?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Tuchín?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Tuchín?15 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Tuchín?Settlements lie between 44 m and 147 m
- What is the highest point in Tuchín?Alto Petaca (98 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Tuchín?December to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Tuchín?Manexka, about 4.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Tuchín?Agrarian Bank, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Tuchín?BBVA, about 25 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Tuchín?Sabaneta, about 13 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Tuchín?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Tuchín?CO23815 (OCHA common operational dataset)