# Ciénaga Municipality, Magdalena Department – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/colombia/magdalena/cienaga/ Municipality · Magdalena Department # Ciénaga Ciénaga is a municipality of Colombia in Magdalena Department. It had an estimated **129,897 people** in 2025 on 1,326 km² (about 98 per km²). Its main town is Ciénaga. 39 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 252 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 129,897people (2025) - 1,326km² - 252mapped services - 24 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Ciénaga? Ciénaga had an estimated **129,897 people** in 2025 — 8.6% of Magdalena Department, 59th of 1121 municipalities. There are 1,013 women for every 1,000 men (above the Magdalena Department figure of 1,002). Spread over 1,326 km², that is about **98 people per km²**, 283rd of 1121 municipalities. 26.1% of people are children under 15 and 8.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 28 years (it is 29 across Magdalena Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 52 children and older people. 0–4 ****10,598** 5–9 ****11,401** 10–14 ****11,884** 15–19 ****12,131** 20–24 ****11,605** 25–29 ****10,675** 30–34 ****9,811** 35–39 ****8,869** 40–44 ****8,070** 45–49 ****7,172** 50–54 ****6,323** 55–59 ****5,816** 60–64 ****5,072** 65–69 ****3,914** 70–74 ****2,796** 75–79 ****1,806** 80–84 ****1,038** 85–89 ****523** 90–94 ****236** 95+ ****107** 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 Ciénaga? Ciénaga lies in [Magdalena Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/magdalena/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 4 other municipalities: [Aracataca](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/magdalena/aracataca/), [Puebloviejo](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/magdalena/puebloviejo/), [Santa Marta](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/magdalena/santa-marta/) and [Zona Bananera](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/magdalena/zona-bananera/). By area it is the 148th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 5.7% of [Magdalena Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/magdalena/). The centre of Ciénaga is about 695 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 50 km from Santa Marta, the main town of Magdalena Department. The centre point is at 10.8567° N, 73.9528° 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 Ciénaga OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Ciénaga: 2 attractions; 1 hot spring. - Coliseo Monumental · attraction - The Devil's House · attraction - Agua Termales de Ciénaga · hot spring 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: Ciénaga - 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 - Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) · Santa Marta42 km - Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport (VUP) · Valledupar90 km ### Nearest railway station Ciénaga (Ciénaga), about 34 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.8 hours, sunrise around 05:33) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:06, sunset around 17:35). 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 Ciénaga Open gazetteers list **39 villages, towns and localities** in Ciénaga. The largest with a recorded population: Ciénaga (88,311). Settlements here lie between about 4 m and 4,302 m above sea level (median 24 m). - Ciénaga - Claralicia - Dilia Ester - El Placer - Hacienda Borinque - Hacienda La Lucha - Hato de Manuel - Juan Chiquito - La Belleza - La Bodega (Palestina) - La Elisa - La Isabel - La Mica - La Ninfa - La Palma - Las Casitas - Libano - Los Limones - Mamarongo - Maya - Nabugaha - Palermo - Palmor - Papare - Pueblo Viejo de Sentay - Region Mocoa - San Fernando - San Isidro - San José - San Pedro de La Sierra - Santa Rosa - Sentay - Sevillano - Siberia - Tucurinca - Uramaka - Uranio Alto - Vereda Cerro Lucano - Villa Leonor 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 Ciénaga Named natural and historic features inside Ciénaga, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 20 rivers and streams. - Quebrada Cebolleta - Quebrada Cimarrona - Quebrada Donánchucua - Quebrada El Chorro - Quebrada Gibica - Quebrada Hato Josefa - Quebrada La Florida - Quebrada La Leona - Quebrada La Mohana - Quebrada La Mucria - Quebrada La Reserva - Quebrada Mandauro - Quebrada Morundua - Quebrada Palestina - Quebrada Piedras Blancas - Quebrada Silvestre - Quebrada la Aguja - Río Frío - Río Mamarongo - Río Sevilla ### Coast and islands 3 headlands; 1 beach. - Playón de Cachimbero - Punta Barroblanco - Punta de Córdoba - Punta de Papare ### Hills and mountains 3 mountains. - Cerro Corea · 3,025 m - Cerro Coreal · 2,692 m - Cerro Azul · 1,346 m ### Getting around 1 airfield. - La Y 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 Ciénaga and the best time to visit In Ciénaga, the warmest month is Jun (average 23 °C) and the coolest is Jan (21 °C). About 789 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (170 mm) and the driest Jan (2 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 2 Feb 22 3 Mar 22 11 Apr 23 34 May 23 109 Jun 23 78 Jul 23 63 Aug 23 84 Sep 22 110 Oct 22 170 Nov 21 97 Dec 21 29 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Ciénaga Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Puesto de Salud El Campano · Santa Marta 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.11024&mlon=-74.09683#map=17/11.11024/-74.09683) Bank Bank of Bogotá · Ciénaga 37 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.01057&mlon=-74.25053#map=17/11.01057/-74.25053) ATM ATM Embassy Bank Minca · Santa Marta 36 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.14233&mlon=-74.11688#map=17/11.14233/-74.11688) Petrol pump Río Frío · Zona Bananera 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.94380&mlon=-74.16895#map=17/10.94380/-74.16895) Hotel Arca de Noe · Ciénaga 8.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.88606&mlon=-74.02427#map=17/10.88606/-74.02427) Mall La roca - Plaza comercial · Ciénaga 35 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.00565&mlon=-74.23872#map=17/11.00565/-74.23872) School Esc. Navidad · Ciénaga 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.81975&mlon=-73.98055#map=17/10.81975/-73.98055) College Institución Universitaria del Caribe · Ciénaga 37 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.01055&mlon=-74.25030#map=17/11.01055/-74.25030) Police station Distrito No. 3 de Policia - Cienaga · Ciénaga 35 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.99370&mlon=-74.24161#map=17/10.99370/-74.24161) 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 Ciénaga Places mapped inside Ciénaga in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals11 - Banks3 - Petrol pumps6 - Hotels12 - Shopping malls1 - Schools174 - Colleges and universities3 - Cinemas1 - Pharmacies2 - Restaurants32 - Police stations2 - Dental clinics5 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 Magdalena Department - Algarrobo - Aracataca - Ariguaní - Cerro de San Antonio - Chivolo - Concordia - El Banco - El Piñón - El Retén - Fundación - Guamal - Nueva Granada - Pedraza - Pijiño del Carmen - Pivijay - Plato - Puebloviejo - Remolino - Sabanas de San Ángel - Salamina - San Sebastián de Buenavista - San Zenón - Santa Ana - Santa Bárbara de Pinto - Santa Marta - Sitionuevo - Tenerife - Zapayán - Zona Bananera ## Quick answers - Where is Ciénaga?In Magdalena Department, Colombia - What is the population of Ciénaga?129,897 (2025 estimate) - What is the median age in Ciénaga?About 28 years (2025 estimate) - What is the population density of Ciénaga?About 98 people per km² - What borders Ciénaga?Aracataca, Puebloviejo, Santa Marta and Zona Bananera - What is there to see in Ciénaga?Agua Termales de Ciénaga, Coliseo Monumental, The Devil's House - What time zone is Ciénaga in?UTC−5 - What currency is used in Ciénaga?Peso (COP) - What language is spoken in Ciénaga?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Ciénaga?39 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Ciénaga?Settlements lie between 4 m and 4,302 m - What is the highest point in Ciénaga?Cerro Corea (3,025 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Ciénaga?November to September - Where is the nearest hospital to Ciénaga?Puesto de Salud El Campano, about 32 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Ciénaga?Bank of Bogotá, about 37 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Ciénaga?ATM Embassy Bank Minca, about 36 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ciénaga?Río Frío, about 26 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Ciénaga?11 mapped - How many banks are in Ciénaga?3 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Ciénaga?6 mapped - What is the P-code of Ciénaga?CO47189 (OCHA common operational dataset)