# Valencia Municipality, Córdoba Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Córdoba Department 

# Valencia

Valencia is a municipality of Colombia in Córdoba Department. It had an estimated **37,615 people** in 2025 on 919 km² (about 41 per km²). Its main town is Valencia. 82 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 67 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 37,615people (2025)
- 919km²
- 67mapped services
- 57 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Valencia?

Valencia had an estimated **37,615 people** in 2025 — 2.0% of Córdoba Department, 207th of 1121 municipalities. There are 1,010 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Córdoba Department figure of 1,015). Spread over 919 km², that is about **41 people per km²**, 608th of 1121 municipalities.

26.6% of people are children under 15 and 10.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 31 years (it is 30 across Córdoba Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 58 children and older people.

0–4 ****2,927**

5–9 ****3,413**

10–14 ****3,648**

15–19 ****3,282**

20–24 ****2,719**

25–29 ****2,470**

30–34 ****2,477**

35–39 ****2,409**

40–44 ****2,372**

45–49 ****2,280**

50–54 ****2,123**

55–59 ****1,949**

60–64 ****1,667**

65–69 ****1,325**

70–74 ****972**

75–79 ****710**

80–84 ****441**

85–89 ****230**

90–94 ****119**

95+ ****58**

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 Valencia?

Valencia lies in [Córdoba Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 5 other municipalities: [Apartadó](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/antioquia/apartado/), [Montería](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/monteria/), [San Pedro de Urabá](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/antioquia/san-pedro-de-uraba/), [Tierralta](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/tierralta/) and [Turbo](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/antioquia/turbo/). By area it is the 222nd largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 3.7% of [Córdoba Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/). The centre of Valencia is about 463 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 71 km from Montería, the main town of Córdoba Department. The centre point is at 8.2036° N, 76.2070° 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 Valencia

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Valencia: 1 volcano.

- CENIZA · volcano

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: Valencia

- 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) · Carepa71 km
- Los Garzones Airport (MTR) · Montería81 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:46) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:10, sunset around 17:49).

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 Valencia

Open gazetteers list **82 villages, towns and localities** in Valencia. The largest with a recorded population: Valencia (10,652). Settlements here lie between about 34 m and 221 m above sea level (median 57 m).

- Altamira
- Ayacucho
- Bejucal Arriba
- Boca de Jui
- Buenavista
- Callejas
- Caño Viejo
- Ceniza
- Cocuelo Medio
- Cocuelo Taladro
- Cubanito
- Dios Te Salve
- Dos Marías
- El Achiote
- El Aguila
- El Bongo
- El Bujo
- El Campo
- El Deseo
- El Jardín
- El Jobo
- El Manquito
- El Pital
- El Reposo
- El Tiempo
- El Tigre
- El Vueltoso
- El Zahino
- Escondido
- Esperanza
- Fabra
- Fabrita - Santo Domingo
- Guacimo
- Guadual Abajo
- Guadual Central
- Guadual Piedra - Playa
- Jaraguay
- Junín
- La Ciega
- La Codicia
- La Cubana
- La Gloria
- La Liria
- Las Cruces
- Las Flores
- Las Nubes
- Las Piedras
- Lorenzo
- Los Bongos
- Los Caprichos
- Los Lagos
- Manzanares
- Marín
- Mata De Maiz
- Mieles Abajo
- Mieles Arriba
- Mieles Medio
- Montón
- Mote
- Nicaragua
- Nueva Vida
- Paisandú
- Palma de Vino
- Palmitos
- Piru Arriba
- Pirú
- Pisa Bonita
- Providencia
- Puerto Colombia
- Puerto Rico
- Puerto Salgar
- Río Nuevo
- San Agustín
- San Francisco
- San Rafael del Pirú
- Santa Lucía
- Santo Domingo de Fabra
- Sitegusta
- Soplaviento
- Valencia
- Vijagual
- 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 Valencia

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

### Water

36 rivers and streams; 2 lakes.

- Arroyo Cenizas Blancas
- Arroyo El Pital
- Arroyo Ignacio
- Arroyo La Borrachera
- Arroyo La Yuca
- Arroyo Tacalca
- Ciénaga Las Tangas
- Ciénaga Montecarlo
- Quebrada Aguas Prietas
- Quebrada Angostura
- Quebrada Barrial
- Quebrada Bejucal
- Quebrada Bongo
- Quebrada Cocoro
- Quebrada El Nevado
- Quebrada El Tigre
- Quebrada Fabra
- Quebrada Guamal
- Quebrada Honda
- Quebrada Jaraguay
- Quebrada Jaraguay
- Quebrada La Mona
- Quebrada Las Monas
- Quebrada Las Piedras

…and 14 more.

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Cerro Molinero · 208 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 Valencia and the best time to visit

In Valencia, the warmest month is Mar (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Oct (25 °C). About 1,979 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is May (237 mm) and the driest Feb (35 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to March**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 65 

Feb 26 35 

Mar 27 87 

Apr 26 197 

May 26 237 

Jun 25 200 

Jul 25 232 

Aug 25 189 

Sep 25 211 

Oct 25 191 

Nov 25 188 

Dec 25 148 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Valencia

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital ESE Hospital Sagrado Corazon de Jesus · Valencia 9.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.25534&mlon=-76.14320#map=17/8.25534/-76.14320) 

Bank Bancamia · Valencia 8.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.25870&mlon=-76.14873#map=17/8.25870/-76.14873) 

Petrol pump Puerto Rico · Valencia 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.29400&mlon=-76.16099#map=17/8.29400/-76.16099) 

Hotel Aparta Hotel La Luciérnaga · Valencia 8.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.25854&mlon=-76.14878#map=17/8.25854/-76.14878) 

Mall Almacen y Remates Olafo · Tierralta 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.17343&mlon=-76.06057#map=17/8.17343/-76.06057) 

School Escuela Rural Mixta Venado Arriba · Valencia 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.21194&mlon=-76.20258#map=17/8.21194/-76.20258) 

College Centro de Desarrollo Infantil · Tierralta 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.16825&mlon=-76.05523#map=17/8.16825/-76.05523) 

Police station Est. Policía · Tierralta 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.17544&mlon=-76.06122#map=17/8.17544/-76.06122) 

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 Valencia

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

- Hospitals1
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels3
- Schools53
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants7

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
- Tuchín

## Quick answers

- Where is Valencia?In Córdoba Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Valencia?37,615 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Valencia?About 31 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Valencia?About 41 people per km²
- What borders Valencia?Apartadó, Montería, San Pedro de Urabá, Tierralta and Turbo
- What is there to see in Valencia?CENIZA
- What time zone is Valencia in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Valencia?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Valencia?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Valencia?82 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Valencia?Settlements lie between 34 m and 221 m
- What is the highest point in Valencia?Cerro Molinero (208 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Valencia?January to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Valencia?ESE Hospital Sagrado Corazon de Jesus, about 9.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Valencia?Bancamia, about 8.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Valencia?Puerto Rico, about 11 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Valencia?1 mapped
- How many banks are in Valencia?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Valencia?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Valencia?CO23855 (OCHA common operational dataset)