# Mapiripán Municipality, Meta Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Meta Department 

# Mapiripán

Mapiripán is a municipality of Colombia in Meta Department. It had an estimated **7,444 people** in 2025 on 11,943 km² (about 0.6 per km²). Its main town is Mapiripán. 41 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 22 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 7,444people (2025)
- 11,943km²
- 22mapped services
- 197 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Mapiripán?

Mapiripán had an estimated **7,444 people** in 2025 — 0.7% of Meta Department, 815th of 1121 municipalities. There are 871 women for every 1,000 men (below the Meta Department figure of 998). Spread over 11,943 km², that is about **0.6 people per km²**, 1098th of 1121 municipalities.

39.5% of people are children under 15 and 5.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 32 across Meta Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 82 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,130**

5–9 ****1,016**

10–14 ****796**

15–19 ****620**

20–24 ****515**

25–29 ****472**

30–34 ****435**

35–39 ****406**

40–44 ****404**

45–49 ****371**

50–54 ****322**

55–59 ****288**

60–64 ****245**

65–69 ****176**

70–74 ****98**

75–79 ****59**

80–84 ****42**

85–89 ****22**

90–94 ****17**

95+ ****7**

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 Mapiripán?

Mapiripán lies in [Meta Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/meta/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 7 other municipalities: [Cumaribo](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/vichada/cumaribo/), [Puerto Concordia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/meta/puerto-concordia/), [Puerto Gaitán](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/meta/puerto-gaitan/), [Puerto Lleras](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/meta/puerto-lleras/), [Puerto Rico](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/meta/puerto-rico/), [San José del Guaviare](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/guaviare/san-jose-del-guaviare/) and [San Martín](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/meta/san-martin/). By area it is the 22nd largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 14.0% of [Meta Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/meta/). The centre of Mapiripán is about 286 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 214 km from Villavicencio, the main town of Meta Department. The centre point is at 3.1059° N, 71.9891° 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 Mapiripán

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Mapiripán: 1 beach; 1 nature reserve.

- RN Matabambu Lagunas · nature reserve
- Isla Caiman · beach

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: Mapiripán

- 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

- Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport (SJE) · San José Del Guaviare93 km
- Vanguardia Airport (VVC) · Villavicencio216 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 05:38) and shortest in Dec (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 05:44, sunset around 17:41).

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 Mapiripán

Open gazetteers list **41 villages, towns and localities** in Mapiripán. The largest with a recorded population: Mapiripán (6,036). Settlements here lie between about 146 m and 295 m above sea level (median 197 m).

- Araracuara
- Bogante
- Buenos Aires
- Caserío
- Chaparral
- Charco Caiman
- Charco Caimán
- Chiguiro
- El Agrado
- El Amparo
- El Anzuelo
- El Caribe
- El Mielon
- El Oasis
- El Olvido
- El Recuerdo
- El Trin
- El Viento
- Guacamayos
- Hato Tres Reales
- Iteviare - Planchón
- La Cooperativa
- La Horqueta
- La María
- La Soledad
- Las Guacamayas
- Lomitas
- Los Alpes
- Mapiripán
- Matabambu
- Puerto Alegre
- Puerto Alvira
- Puerto Siare
- Puerto Unión
- Refugio de Sordos Ciudad del Silencio
- Resguardo Indigena Las Salin
- Rincón del Indio
- San Jorge
- San Lorenzo
- San Luis
- Vereda El Silencio (ZVTN)

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 Mapiripán

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

### Water

67 rivers and streams; 10 lakes.

- Caño Angosturas
- Caño Arenas
- Caño Arenas
- Caño Arrayán
- Caño Blanco
- Caño Brasilia
- Caño Brasilia
- Caño Cachirre
- Caño Camasas
- Caño Canapure
- Caño Canecas
- Caño Casibare
- Caño Casiquiare
- Caño Chinchorro
- Caño Chinchorro
- Caño Claro
- Caño Corral
- Caño Culebra
- Caño El Agrado
- Caño El Aguila
- Caño El Buichire
- Caño El Caballo
- Caño El Caraño
- Caño El Melón

…and 53 more.

### Forests and nature

1 forest.

- Selva de Manacacías

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 Mapiripán and the best time to visit

In Mapiripán, the warmest month is Mar (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (25 °C). About 3,116 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is May (472 mm) and the driest Jan (41 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 25 41 

Feb 26 64 

Mar 26 177 

Apr 26 374 

May 25 472 

Jun 25 400 

Jul 25 359 

Aug 25 278 

Sep 25 237 

Oct 25 321 

Nov 25 262 

Dec 25 131 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Mapiripán

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hotel La Posada Lucy · Mapiripán 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=2.89251&mlon=-72.13612#map=17/2.89251/-72.13612) 

Mall Cacharreria Cuneme · Mapiripán 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=2.89184&mlon=-72.13419#map=17/2.89184/-72.13419) 

School Escuela Rural La Rivera · Mapiripán 27 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=2.89858&mlon=-72.11946#map=17/2.89858/-72.11946) 

College Institución Educativa Divino Niño Jesús · Mapiripán 35 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=2.89741&mlon=-71.74986#map=17/2.89741/-71.74986) 

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 Mapiripán

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

- Hotels6
- Shopping malls1
- Schools9
- Colleges and universities1
- Restaurants4
- Dental clinics1

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
- Granada
- Guamal
- La Macarena
- Lejanías
- 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 Mapiripán?In Meta Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Mapiripán?7,444 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Mapiripán?About 22 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Mapiripán?About 0.6 people per km²
- What borders Mapiripán?Cumaribo, Puerto Concordia, Puerto Gaitán, Puerto Lleras, Puerto Rico, San José del Guaviare and San Martín
- What is there to see in Mapiripán?Isla Caiman, RN Matabambu Lagunas
- What time zone is Mapiripán in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Mapiripán?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Mapiripán?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mapiripán?41 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mapiripán?Settlements lie between 146 m and 295 m
- What is the best time to visit Mapiripán?January to February
- What is the P-code of Mapiripán?CO50325 (OCHA common operational dataset)