# Granada Municipality, Meta Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Meta Department 

# Granada

Granada is a municipality of Colombia in Meta Department. It had an estimated **73,254 people** in 2025 on 349 km² (about 210 per km²). Its main town is Granada. 31 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 228 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 73,254people (2025)
- 349km²
- 228mapped services
- 337 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Granada?

Granada had an estimated **73,254 people** in 2025 — 6.6% of Meta Department, 97th of 1121 municipalities. There are 1,116 women for every 1,000 men (above the Meta Department figure of 998). Spread over 349 km², that is about **210 people per km²**, 131st of 1121 municipalities.

24.9% of people are children under 15 and 9.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 31 years (it is 32 across Meta Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 52 children and older people.

0–4 ****5,712**

5–9 ****6,226**

10–14 ****6,327**

15–19 ****6,084**

20–24 ****5,635**

25–29 ****5,487**

30–34 ****5,604**

35–39 ****5,409**

40–44 ****4,985**

45–49 ****4,293**

50–54 ****3,753**

55–59 ****3,593**

60–64 ****3,214**

65–69 ****2,498**

70–74 ****1,765**

75–79 ****1,211**

80–84 ****764**

85–89 ****418**

90–94 ****186**

95+ ****69**

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 Granada?

Granada lies in [Meta Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/meta/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 5 other municipalities: [El Castillo](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/meta/el-castillo/), [Fuente de Oro](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/meta/fuente-de-oro/), [Lejanías](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/meta/lejanias/), [San Juan de Arama](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/meta/san-juan-de-arama/) and [San Martín](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/meta/san-martin/). By area it is the 502nd largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 0.4% of [Meta Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/meta/). The centre of Granada is about 129 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 71 km from Villavicencio, the main town of Meta Department. The centre point is at 3.5035° N, 73.7360° 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 Granada

### Nearby, outside Granada

- Casa de la memoria por la reconciliación y la Paz El Castillo Meta · museum, El Castillo9.4 km
- Alto de la Bodega · viewpoint, San Juan de Arama13 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: Granada

- 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) · Villavicencio75 km
- El Dorado International Airport (BOG) · Bogota141 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 05:45) and shortest in Dec (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 05:52, 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 Granada

Open gazetteers list **31 villages, towns and localities** in Granada. The largest with a recorded population: Granada (68,876). Settlements here lie between about 292 m and 421 m above sea level (median 337 m).

- Aguas Claras
- Canaguaro
- Compamento
- Dos Quebradas
- El Bambú
- El Choapal
- El Jardín
- El Recreo
- El Silencio
- Fontibón
- Granada
- Guape
- Guayaquil
- Hacienda Choapal
- Hacienda La Unión
- La Bendición
- La Cabaña
- La Linda
- La Playa
- Las Brumas
- Los Naranjos
- Piedras Negras
- Pozo Claro
- Puerto Caldas
- Puerto Chorizo
- Punta Brava
- Sandromar
- Vereda La Bodega
- Vereda La Palmilla
- Vereda Patio Bonito
- Villa Emma

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 Granada

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

### Water

17 rivers and streams.

- Brazo La Cubilera
- Caño Clabelino
- Caño Colorado
- Caño Frío
- Caño Limón
- Caño Macuyá
- Caño Milagro
- Caño Piedras
- Caño Rojo
- Caño San José
- Caño Sardinata
- Caño Sibao Negro
- Caño Taparito
- Caño Taparo
- Caño Uricharito
- Caño Venadito
- Río Guape

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 Granada and the best time to visit

In Granada, the warmest month is Mar (average 23 °C) and the coolest is Jul (21 °C). About 2,483 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is May (350 mm) and the driest Jan (49 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 22 49 

Feb 23 71 

Mar 23 173 

Apr 23 299 

May 22 350 

Jun 21 281 

Jul 21 251 

Aug 22 200 

Sep 22 167 

Oct 22 259 

Nov 22 245 

Dec 22 139 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Granada

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital CENTRO DE SALUD · Granada 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.48096&mlon=-73.72189#map=17/3.48096/-73.72189) 

Bank Banco Bancolombia sucursal Granada · Granada 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.54051&mlon=-73.70855#map=17/3.54051/-73.70855) 

ATM Cajero Banco de Bogotá · Castilla la Nueva 36 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.82656&mlon=-73.68909#map=17/3.82656/-73.68909) 

Petrol pump Granada Meta La Petroletra · Granada 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.52957&mlon=-73.71582#map=17/3.52957/-73.71582) 

Hotel El Naranjal · Granada 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.49915&mlon=-73.73326#map=17/3.49915/-73.73326) 

Mall Lejania · Lejanías 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.52732&mlon=-74.02239#map=17/3.52732/-74.02239) 

School Escuela Juan Xxiii · Granada 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.50500&mlon=-73.74972#map=17/3.50500/-73.74972) 

College INSTITUCIÓN EDUCATIVA AGRICOLA LA HOLANDA sede PRINCIPAL · Granada 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.51493&mlon=-73.71560#map=17/3.51493/-73.71560) 

Police station Estacion de Policía Granada · Granada 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.54032&mlon=-73.70708#map=17/3.54032/-73.70708) 

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 Granada

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

- Hospitals30
- Banks12
- Petrol pumps12
- Hotels38
- Schools44
- Colleges and universities18
- Cinemas2
- Pharmacies5
- Restaurants59
- Police stations3
- 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 Meta Department

- Acacías
- Barranca de Upía
- Cabuyaro
- Castilla la Nueva
- Cubarral
- Cumaral
- El Calvario
- El Castillo
- El Dorado
- Fuente de Oro
- 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 Granada?In Meta Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Granada?73,254 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Granada?About 31 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Granada?About 210 people per km²
- What borders Granada?El Castillo, Fuente de Oro, Lejanías, San Juan de Arama and San Martín
- What is there to see in Granada?Casa de la memoria por la reconciliación y la Paz El Castillo Meta, Alto de la Bodega
- What time zone is Granada in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Granada?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Granada?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Granada?31 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Granada?Settlements lie between 292 m and 421 m
- What is the best time to visit Granada?January to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Granada?CENTRO DE SALUD, about 3.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Granada?Banco Bancolombia sucursal Granada, about 5.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Granada?Cajero Banco de Bogotá, about 36 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Granada?Granada Meta La Petroletra, about 3.7 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Granada?30 mapped
- How many banks are in Granada?12 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Granada?12 mapped
- What is the P-code of Granada?CO50313 (OCHA common operational dataset)