# Urumita Municipality, La Guajira Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · La Guajira Department 

# Urumita

Urumita is a municipality of Colombia in La Guajira Department. It had an estimated **12,179 people** in 2025 on 246 km² (about 49 per km²). Its main town is Urumita. 18 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 24 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 12,179people (2025)
- 246km²
- 24mapped services
- 1,411 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Urumita?

Urumita had an estimated **12,179 people** in 2025 — 1.2% of La Guajira Department, 617th of 1121 municipalities. There are 1,041 women for every 1,000 men (close to the La Guajira Department figure of 1,045). Spread over 246 km², that is about **49 people per km²**, 546th of 1121 municipalities.

25.1% of people are children under 15 and 10.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 31 years (it is 25 across La Guajira Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 55 children and older people.

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5–9 ****1,014**

10–14 ****1,102**

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20–24 ****900**

25–29 ****898**

30–34 ****853**

35–39 ****793**

40–44 ****775**

45–49 ****724**

50–54 ****675**

55–59 ****642**

60–64 ****596**

65–69 ****481**

70–74 ****326**

75–79 ****210**

80–84 ****138**

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90–94 ****33**

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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 Urumita?

Urumita lies in [La Guajira Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/la-guajira/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 3 other municipalities: [La Jagua del Pilar](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/la-guajira/la-jagua-del-pilar/), [Valledupar](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cesar/valledupar/) and [Villanueva](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/la-guajira/villanueva/). By area it is the 619th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 1.2% of [La Guajira Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/la-guajira/). The centre of Urumita is about 666 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 117 km from Riohacha, the main town of La Guajira Department. The centre point is at 10.4951° N, 72.9360° 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 Urumita

### Nearby, outside Urumita

- Centro Recreacional Los Kioskos · attraction, Manaure Balcón del Cesar15 km
- La Casa de Vidrio · attraction, Manaure Balcón del Cesar15 km
- Museo Arqueológico de Manaure · museum, Manaure Balcón del Cesar15 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: Urumita

- 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

- Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport (VUP) · Valledupar35 km
- Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) · Riohacha115 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:29) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:01, sunset around 17:32).

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 Urumita

Open gazetteers list **18 villages, towns and localities** in Urumita. The largest with a recorded population: Urumita (8,509). Settlements here lie between about 315 m and 2,077 m above sea level (median 1,411 m).

- La América
- La Arcadia
- La Argentina
- La Colonia
- La Dudita
- La Indiana
- La Pandurita
- La Planada
- La Planadita
- Los Magos
- Nueva Idea
- Panamá
- Puerto Rico
- Sabanagrande
- San Esteban
- Santana
- Tierranueva
- Urumita

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 Urumita

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

### Water

17 rivers and streams.

- Arroyo Guanábano
- Arroyo Hondo
- Arroyo La Campiña
- Arroyo La Jagua
- Arroyo La Venada
- Arroyo Las Juntas
- Arroyo Limpio
- Arroyo Los Claros
- Arroyo Los Encantos
- Arroyo Los Mártires
- Arroyo Pato
- Arroyo Pinalito
- Arroyo Santa Bárbara
- Arroyo Volcancito
- Río Maguezote
- Río Marquezote
- Río Urumita

### Hills and mountains

5 mountains; 1 peak; 1 hill.

- Cerro La Teta · 2,960 m
- Cerro Pintado · 2,670 m
- Alto La Popa · 2,192 m
- Cerro Las Flores · 2,100 m
- Cerro La América · 1,637 m
- Cerro de Boquina · 1,339 m
- Loma Potrerillo · 364 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 Urumita and the best time to visit

In Urumita, the warmest month is Aug (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jan (21 °C). About 718 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (140 mm) and the driest Feb (4 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to September**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 21 4 

Feb 22 4 

Mar 23 20 

Apr 23 44 

May 24 112 

Jun 24 68 

Jul 24 50 

Aug 24 70 

Sep 23 90 

Oct 23 140 

Nov 22 83 

Dec 22 32 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Urumita

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital E.S.E Hospital Santa Cruz De Urumita · Urumita 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.55924&mlon=-73.01097#map=17/10.55924/-73.01097) 

Bank Banco agrario de Colombia · Urumita 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.55741&mlon=-73.01177#map=17/10.55741/-73.01177) 

ATM Banco de Bogota · Valledupar 34 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.47477&mlon=-73.24562#map=17/10.47477/-73.24562) 

Petrol pump Cajero Bancolombia Eds La Paz · La Paz 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.38624&mlon=-73.17603#map=17/10.38624/-73.17603) 

Hotel Villa Mary · Urumita 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.56334&mlon=-73.01294#map=17/10.56334/-73.01294) 

Mall C.c Mayales · Valledupar 34 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.45537&mlon=-73.24121#map=17/10.45537/-73.24121) 

School Escuela Nva Las Colonias · Urumita 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.50790&mlon=-72.94397#map=17/10.50790/-72.94397) 

College Universidad Nacional - Sede La Paz · La Paz 31 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.38983&mlon=-73.19885#map=17/10.38983/-73.19885) 

Police station Estación Villanueva · Villanueva 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.60244&mlon=-72.98494#map=17/10.60244/-72.98494) 

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 Urumita

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

- Hospitals2
- Banks1
- Hotels1
- Schools19
- 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 La Guajira Department

- Albania
- Barrancas
- Dibulla
- Distracción
- El Molino
- Fonseca
- Hatonuevo
- La Jagua del Pilar
- Maicao
- Manaure
- Riohacha
- San Juan del Cesar
- Uribia
- Villanueva

## Quick answers

- Where is Urumita?In La Guajira Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Urumita?12,179 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Urumita?About 31 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Urumita?About 49 people per km²
- What borders Urumita?La Jagua del Pilar, Valledupar and Villanueva
- What is there to see in Urumita?Centro Recreacional Los Kioskos, La Casa de Vidrio, Museo Arqueológico de Manaure
- What time zone is Urumita in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Urumita?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Urumita?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Urumita?18 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Urumita?Settlements lie between 315 m and 2,077 m
- What is the highest point in Urumita?Cerro La Teta (2,960 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Urumita?November to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Urumita?E.S.E Hospital Santa Cruz De Urumita, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Urumita?Banco agrario de Colombia, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Urumita?Banco de Bogota, about 34 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Urumita?Cajero Bancolombia Eds La Paz, about 29 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Urumita?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Urumita?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Urumita?CO44855 (OCHA common operational dataset)