# Acacías Municipality, Meta Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Meta Department 

# Acacías

Acacías is a municipality of Colombia in Meta Department. It had an estimated **95,340 people** in 2025 on 1,125 km² (about 85 per km²). Its main town is Acacías. 53 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 323 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 95,340people (2025)
- 1,125km²
- 323mapped services
- 815 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Acacías?

Acacías had an estimated **95,340 people** in 2025 — 8.6% of Meta Department, 79th of 1121 municipalities. There are 941 women for every 1,000 men (below the Meta Department figure of 998). Spread over 1,125 km², that is about **85 people per km²**, 324th of 1121 municipalities.

22.0% of people are children under 15 and 9.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 32 years (it is 32 across Meta Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 45 children and older people.

0–4 ****6,760**

5–9 ****7,157**

10–14 ****7,093**

15–19 ****7,156**

20–24 ****7,619**

25–29 ****8,119**

30–34 ****8,107**

35–39 ****7,453**

40–44 ****6,876**

45–49 ****6,143**

50–54 ****5,331**

55–59 ****4,768**

60–64 ****4,063**

65–69 ****3,144**

70–74 ****2,256**

75–79 ****1,525**

80–84 ****931**

85–89 ****499**

90–94 ****223**

95+ ****88**

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 Acacías?

Acacías lies in [Meta Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/meta/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 6 other municipalities: [Castilla la Nueva](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/meta/castilla-la-nueva/), [Guamal](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/meta/guamal/), [Guayabetal](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cundinamarca/guayabetal/), [Gutiérrez](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cundinamarca/gutierrez/), [San Carlos de Guaroa](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/meta/san-carlos-de-guaroa/) and [Villavicencio](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/meta/villavicencio/). By area it is the 183rd largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 1.3% of [Meta Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/meta/). The centre of Acacías is about 72 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 23 km from Villavicencio, the main town of Meta Department. The centre point is at 4.0232° N, 73.8053° 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 Acacías

OpenStreetMap lists 6 named sights in Acacías: 2 attractions; 1 waterfall; 1 gallery; 1 memorial; 1 viewpoint.

- El Clavel - Pozos Azules · waterfall
- Mirador El Aguapanelazo M.T.B · viewpoint
- Mirador · attraction
- Parque Principal · attraction
- A Nuestras Victimas · memorial
- GALERIA de Arte · gallery

### Nearby, outside Acacías

- mirador · attraction, Guamal11 km
- Cueva de la Serpiente · cave, Villavicencio11 km
- Cueva Lauras · cave, Villavicencio11 km
- Cascada · waterfall, Villavicencio19 km
- Cascadas · viewpoint, Villavicencio19 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: Acacías

- 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

- Vanguardia Airport (VVC) · Villavicencio27 km
- El Dorado International Airport (BOG) · Bogota84 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:44) and shortest in Dec (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 05:53, sunset around 17:47).

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 Acacías

Open gazetteers list **53 villages, towns and localities** in Acacías. The largest with a recorded population: Acacías (40,627). Settlements here lie between about 360 m and 1,412 m above sea level (median 815 m).

- Acacías
- Barrio El Dorado
- Barrio La Independencia
- Barrio San José
- Brisas de Guayuriba
- Brisas del Guayuriba
- Campamento Las Blancas
- Caño Hondo
- Dinamarca
- El Arenal
- El Centro
- El Ocaso
- El Rosario
- Fresco Valle
- Guacamaya
- La Carbonera
- La Esmeralda
- La Esperanza
- La Florida
- La Fortaleza
- La Gloria
- La Ley del Monte
- La Loma
- La Palma
- La Pradera
- La Primavera
- La Torcacita
- Las Margaritas
- Lisbia
- Loma de San Juan
- Loma del Pañuelo
- Los Angeles
- Manuela
- Manzanares
- Monte Libano
- Palermo
- Patio Bonito
- Pipiral
- Rancho Grande
- San Antonio
- San Cayetano
- San Cristóbal
- San Isidro De Chichimene
- San Isidro de Chichineme
- San Pablo
- San Vicente
- Santa Rosa
- Santa Teresita
- Sardinata Alta
- Sardinata Baja
- Vereda El Playón
- Villa Sonia
- 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 Acacías

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

### Water

31 rivers and streams.

- Caño Barrchero
- Caño Blanco
- Caño Carbón
- Caño La Candelaria
- Caño La Unión
- Caño Paujil
- Caño Sagú
- Caño San Luis
- Quebrada Cascabel
- Quebrada Caño Blanco
- Quebrada Chupadero
- Quebrada El Engaño
- Quebrada El Playón
- Quebrada Estoriaque
- Quebrada Florida
- Quebrada Guacamaya
- Quebrada Guayabal
- Quebrada Intendencia
- Quebrada La Argentina
- Quebrada La Meseta
- Quebrada La Playa
- Quebrada Las Blancas
- Quebrada Pedregal
- Quebrada Perra Loca

…and 7 more.

### Hills and mountains

3 hills; 1 mountain.

- Loma San Salvador · 3,741 m
- Alto Pertachuela · 2,020 m
- Alto El Tureno · 1,883 m
- Cerro Blanco · 1,019 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 Acacías and the best time to visit

In Acacías, the warmest month is Mar (average 20 °C) and the coolest is Jul (18 °C). About 2,438 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is May (344 mm) and the driest Jan (44 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to February**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 19 44 

Feb 20 66 

Mar 20 165 

Apr 20 297 

May 19 344 

Jun 18 282 

Jul 18 251 

Aug 18 201 

Sep 19 167 

Oct 19 259 

Nov 19 231 

Dec 19 131 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Acacías

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Consultorio Odontologico Dra Camila Parra · Acacías 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.98818&mlon=-73.77583#map=17/3.98818/-73.77583) 

Bank Parque Riveros Acacías | Banco de Bogotá · Acacías 6.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.98744&mlon=-73.76131#map=17/3.98744/-73.76131) 

ATM Banco de Bogotá · Acacías 5.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.99112&mlon=-73.76483#map=17/3.99112/-73.76483) 

Petrol pump Terpel Alcaravan del Oriente · Acacías 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.01025&mlon=-73.77297#map=17/4.01025/-73.77297) 

Hotel La Rivera · Acacías 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.01992&mlon=-73.79034#map=17/4.01992/-73.79034) 

Mall Ludokids · Acacías 6.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.98580&mlon=-73.76139#map=17/3.98580/-73.76139) 

School Escuela Venecia · Acacías 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.01944&mlon=-73.78639#map=17/4.01944/-73.78639) 

College Syspro Acacias · Acacías 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.00627&mlon=-73.77573#map=17/4.00627/-73.77573) 

Police station Fiscalía Acacias · Acacías 6.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.98711&mlon=-73.76135#map=17/3.98711/-73.76135) 

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 Acacías

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

- Hospitals5
- Banks5
- ATMs2
- Petrol pumps7
- Hotels69
- Shopping malls3
- Schools81
- Colleges and universities9
- Cinemas1
- Pharmacies10
- Restaurants117
- Police stations3
- Dental clinics11

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 Meta Department

- Barranca de Upía
- Cabuyaro
- Castilla la Nueva
- Cubarral
- Cumaral
- El Calvario
- El Castillo
- El Dorado
- Fuente de Oro
- Granada
- Guamal
- La Macarena
- Lejanías
- Mapiripán
- Mesetas
- Puerto Concordia
- Puerto Gaitán
- Puerto Lleras
- Puerto López
- Puerto Rico
- Restrepo
- San Carlos de Guaroa
- San Juan de Arama
- San Juanito
- San Martín
- Uribe
- Villavicencio
- Vistahermosa

## Quick answers

- Where is Acacías?In Meta Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Acacías?95,340 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Acacías?About 32 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Acacías?About 85 people per km²
- What borders Acacías?Castilla la Nueva, Guamal, Guayabetal, Gutiérrez, San Carlos de Guaroa and Villavicencio
- What is there to see in Acacías?A Nuestras Victimas, El Clavel - Pozos Azules, GALERIA de Arte, Mirador
- What time zone is Acacías in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Acacías?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Acacías?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Acacías?53 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Acacías?Settlements lie between 360 m and 1,412 m
- What is the highest point in Acacías?Loma San Salvador (3,741 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Acacías?January to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Acacías?Consultorio Odontologico Dra Camila Parra, about 5.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Acacías?Parque Riveros Acacías | Banco de Bogotá, about 6.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Acacías?Banco de Bogotá, about 5.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Acacías?Terpel Alcaravan del Oriente, about 3.9 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Acacías?5 mapped
- How many banks are in Acacías?5 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Acacías?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Acacías?7 mapped
- What is the P-code of Acacías?CO50006 (OCHA common operational dataset)