# San Zenón Municipality, Magdalena Department – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/colombia/magdalena/san-zenon/

Municipality · Magdalena Department 

# San Zenón

San Zenón is a municipality of Colombia in Magdalena Department. It had an estimated **13,248 people** in 2025 on 269 km² (about 49 per km²). Its main town is San Zenón. 38 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 17 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 13,248people (2025)
- 269km²
- 17mapped services
- 28 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in San Zenón?

San Zenón had an estimated **13,248 people** in 2025 — 0.9% of Magdalena Department, 578th of 1121 municipalities. There are 974 women for every 1,000 men (below the Magdalena Department figure of 1,002). Spread over 269 km², that is about **49 people per km²**, 548th of 1121 municipalities.

32.7% of people are children under 15 and 8.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 24 years (it is 29 across Magdalena Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 69 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,442**

5–9 ****1,474**

10–14 ****1,421**

15–19 ****1,301**

20–24 ****1,114**

25–29 ****934**

30–34 ****825**

35–39 ****770**

40–44 ****726**

45–49 ****656**

50–54 ****581**

55–59 ****498**

60–64 ****442**

65–69 ****374**

70–74 ****288**

75–79 ****182**

80–84 ****109**

85–89 ****63**

90–94 ****34**

95+ ****10**

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 San Zenón?

San Zenón lies in [Magdalena Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/magdalena/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 5 other municipalities: [Mompós](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/mompos/), [Pijiño del Carmen](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/magdalena/pijino-del-carmen/), [San Sebastián de Buenavista](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/magdalena/san-sebastian-de-buenavista/), [Santa Ana](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/magdalena/santa-ana/) and [Talaigua Nuevo](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/talaigua-nuevo/). By area it is the 580th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 1.2% of [Magdalena Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/magdalena/). The centre of San Zenón is about 528 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 210 km from Santa Marta, the main town of Magdalena Department. The centre point is at 9.3551° N, 74.2886° 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 San Zenón

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in San Zenón: 2 beachs.

- Punta De Barro · beach
- Punta Del Rodeo · beach

### Nearby, outside San Zenón

- Punta La Trampa · beach, Pijiño del Carmen14 km
- Punta de Flórez · beach, Guamal17 km
- Pijiño · monument, Pijiño del Carmen18 km
- Poema de Candelario Obeso · memorial, Mompós19 km
- Piedra de Bolívar · monument, Mompós19 km
- Plaza de Santa Barbara · attraction, Mompós20 km
- La Cruz de los Heroes · memorial, Mompós20 km
- Museo Cultural · museum, Mompós20 km
- Casa de la Cultura · museum, Mompós20 km
- Casa del Diablo · memorial, Mompós20 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: San Zenón

- 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) · Corozal109 km
- Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport (VUP) · Valledupar165 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:37) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:04, sunset around 17:39).

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 San Zenón

Open gazetteers list **38 villages, towns and localities** in San Zenón. The largest with a recorded population: San Zenón (6,520). Settlements here lie between about 15 m and 62 m above sea level (median 28 m).

- Angostura
- Berlín
- Bermejal
- Boca del Monte
- Caño Largo
- Ceibal
- Chambacú
- El Flechao
- El Horno
- El PaLomar
- El Paraíso
- Guinea
- Janeiro
- La Envidia
- La Florida
- La Gloria
- Las Brisas
- Las Islitas
- Las Mercedes
- Las Panelas
- Los Deseos
- Lusitania
- Nuevo Consuelo
- Nuevos Tiempos
- Peñoncito
- Puerto Arturo
- San Felipe
- San José
- San Rafael
- San Roque
- San Valentín
- San Zenón
- Santa Elena
- Santa Teresa
- Sincahecha
- Terronseco
- Tronconal
- Vista Hermosa

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 San Zenón

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

### Water

5 lakes; 2 rivers and streams.

- Ciénaga Boca de Monte
- Ciénaga Grande
- Ciénaga Juan Criollo
- Ciénaga Palmar
- Ciénaga de Pijiño
- Quebrada Culebra
- Quebrada Culebra

### Coast and islands

1 island; 1 headland.

- Isla El Horno
- Punta Guamito

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 San Zenón and the best time to visit

In San Zenón, the warmest month is Mar (average 32 °C) and the coolest is Oct (27 °C). About 825 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (133 mm) and the driest Jan (6 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 30 6 

Feb 32 6 

Mar 32 19 

Apr 31 51 

May 29 116 

Jun 29 78 

Jul 30 89 

Aug 29 92 

Sep 28 100 

Oct 27 133 

Nov 27 102 

Dec 29 32 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from San Zenón

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital Rafael Paba Manjarrez · San Sebastián de Buenavista 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.23570&mlon=-74.35230#map=17/9.23570/-74.35230) 

Bank Banco Agrario · Mompós 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.24190&mlon=-74.42521#map=17/9.24190/-74.42521) 

Petrol pump EDS Turcan de Villa Ines · Pijiño del Carmen 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.33459&mlon=-74.46103#map=17/9.33459/-74.46103) 

Hotel Hotel Imperial HJB · San Sebastián de Buenavista 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.23465&mlon=-74.35341#map=17/9.23465/-74.35341) 

School Escuela Rural Mixta San Martín · Pijiño del Carmen 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.38864&mlon=-74.30136#map=17/9.38864/-74.30136) 

College Colegio Nacional Pinillos · Mompós 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.24289&mlon=-74.42412#map=17/9.24289/-74.42412) 

Police station Estación de Policía de Mompóx · Mompós 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.24099&mlon=-74.42639#map=17/9.24099/-74.42639) 

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 San Zenón

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

- Hotels2
- Schools15

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
- Ciénaga
- 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
- Santa Ana
- Santa Bárbara de Pinto
- Santa Marta
- Sitionuevo
- Tenerife
- Zapayán
- Zona Bananera

## Quick answers

- Where is San Zenón?In Magdalena Department, Colombia
- What is the population of San Zenón?13,248 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in San Zenón?About 24 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of San Zenón?About 49 people per km²
- What borders San Zenón?Mompós, Pijiño del Carmen, San Sebastián de Buenavista, Santa Ana and Talaigua Nuevo
- What is there to see in San Zenón?Punta De Barro, Punta Del Rodeo
- What time zone is San Zenón in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in San Zenón?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in San Zenón?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in San Zenón?38 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of San Zenón?Settlements lie between 15 m and 62 m
- What is the best time to visit San Zenón?November
- Where is the nearest hospital to San Zenón?Hospital Rafael Paba Manjarrez, about 15 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to San Zenón?Banco Agrario, about 20 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Zenón?EDS Turcan de Villa Ines, about 19 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of San Zenón?CO47703 (OCHA common operational dataset)