# Puerres Municipality, Nariño Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Nariño Department 

# Puerres

Puerres is a municipality of Colombia in Nariño Department. It had an estimated **8,415 people** in 2025 on 349 km² (about 24 per km²). Its main town is Puerres. 26 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 38 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 8,415people (2025)
- 349km²
- 38mapped services
- 2,724 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Puerres?

Puerres had an estimated **8,415 people** in 2025 — 0.5% of Nariño Department, 770th of 1121 municipalities. There are 1,054 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Nariño Department figure of 1,063). Spread over 349 km², that is about **24 people per km²**, 815th of 1121 municipalities.

20.1% of people are children under 15 and 15.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 37 years (it is 33 across Nariño Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 56 children and older people.

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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 Puerres?

Puerres lies in [Nariño Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/narino/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 5 other municipalities: [Contadero](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/narino/contadero/), [Córdoba](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/narino/cordoba/), [Funes](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/narino/funes/), [Ipiales](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/narino/ipiales/) and [Orito](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/putumayo/orito/). By area it is the 501st largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 1.1% of [Nariño Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/narino/). The centre of Puerres is about 551 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 46 km from Pasto, the main town of Nariño Department. The centre point is at 0.7997° N, 77.2571° 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 Puerres

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Puerres: 1 monument.

- Mirador Tres Cruces · monument

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: Puerres

- 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

- San Luis Airport (IPI) · Ipiales47 km
- Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport (TUA) · Tulcán50 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 06:04) and shortest in Dec (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:01, sunset around 18:06).

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 Puerres

Open gazetteers list **26 villages, towns and localities** in Puerres. Settlements here lie between about 2,033 m and 2,881 m above sea level (median 2,724 m).

- Centro
- El Escritorio
- El Llano
- El Paramo
- El Páramo
- El Rosal
- Esmeralda
- La Chorrera
- La Cruz
- La Esperanza
- La Hacienda
- La Laguna
- La Paz
- Loma Larga
- Loma Redonda
- Los Arrayanes
- Maicira
- Monopamba
- Puerres
- San Andrés
- San Carlos
- San Fernando
- San Mateo
- Tres Cruces
- Villas del Palmar
- Yanale Bajo

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 Puerres

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

### Water

19 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Balsal
- Quebrada Bellavista
- Quebrada Bijagual
- Quebrada Chorrera
- Quebrada El Alcón
- Quebrada El Galpón
- Quebrada Escritorio
- Quebrada Llenate
- Quebrada Piedras
- Quebrada Precipicio
- Quebrada Santa Brígida
- Quebrada Tequis
- Quebrada de La Loma
- Quebrada del Molino
- Río Afiladores
- Río Mollejo
- Río Pailón
- Río Tescual
- Río Verde

### Hills and mountains

3 hills.

- Cerro Precipicio · 3,325 m
- Cerro El Encino · 3,285 m
- Cerro Derrumbes · 3,131 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 Puerres and the best time to visit

In Puerres, the warmest month is Feb (average 14 °C) and the coolest is Jul (12 °C). About 1,038 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (129 mm) and the driest Aug (37 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to March and May to October**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 14 82 

Feb 14 82 

Mar 14 105 

Apr 14 122 

May 13 99 

Jun 12 75 

Jul 12 51 

Aug 12 37 

Sep 13 48 

Oct 13 102 

Nov 14 129 

Dec 13 105 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Puerres

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Centro Hospital Luis Antonio Montero E.S.E · Ipiales 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.60572&mlon=-77.36623#map=17/0.60572/-77.36623) 

Bank Banco Agrario · Puerres 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.88455&mlon=-77.50344#map=17/0.88455/-77.50344) 

Petrol pump Terpel · Iles 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.98913&mlon=-77.47237#map=17/0.98913/-77.47237) 

Hotel Sendero del Guamuez · Pasto 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.01381&mlon=-77.17950#map=17/1.01381/-77.17950) 

Mall Centro De Intercambio Comercial De La Exprovincia De Obando · Córdoba 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.85438&mlon=-77.51777#map=17/0.85438/-77.51777) 

School Escuela · Puerres 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.80616&mlon=-77.30415#map=17/0.80616/-77.30415) 

Police station Estación de Policía de Puerres · Puerres 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.88410&mlon=-77.50352#map=17/0.88410/-77.50352) 

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 Puerres

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

- Hospitals2
- Banks2
- Schools28
- Pharmacies3
- Restaurants2
- Police stations1

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 Nariño Department

- Albán
- Aldana
- Ancuya
- Arboleda
- Barbacoas
- Belén
- Buesaco
- Chachagüí
- Colón
- Consacá
- Contadero
- Cuaspud Carlosama
- Cumbal
- Cumbitara
- Córdoba
- El Charco
- El Peñol
- El Rosario
- El Tablón de Gómez
- El Tambo
- Francisco Pizarro
- Funes
- Guachucal
- Guaitarilla
- Gualmatán
- Iles
- Imués
- Ipiales
- La Cruz
- La Florida
- La Llanada
- La Tola
- La Unión
- Leiva
- Linares
- Los Andes
- Magüí
- Mallama
- Mosquera
- Nariño
- Olaya Herrera
- Ospina
- Pasto
- Policarpa
- Potosí
- Providencia
- Pupiales
- Ricaurte
- Roberto Payán
- Samaniego
- San Andrés de Tumaco
- San Bernardo
- San Lorenzo
- San Pablo
- San Pedro de Cartago
- Sandoná
- Santa Bárbara
- Santacruz
- Sapuyes
- Taminango
- Tangua
- Túquerres
- Yacuanquer

## Quick answers

- Where is Puerres?In Nariño Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Puerres?8,415 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Puerres?About 37 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Puerres?About 24 people per km²
- What borders Puerres?Contadero, Córdoba, Funes, Ipiales and Orito
- What is there to see in Puerres?Mirador Tres Cruces
- What time zone is Puerres in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Puerres?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Puerres?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Puerres?26 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Puerres?Settlements lie between 2,033 m and 2,881 m
- What is the highest point in Puerres?Cerro Precipicio (3,325 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Puerres?December to March and May to October
- Where is the nearest hospital to Puerres?Centro Hospital Luis Antonio Montero E.S.E, about 25 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Puerres?Banco Agrario, about 29 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Puerres?Terpel, about 32 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Puerres?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Puerres?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Puerres?CO52573 (OCHA common operational dataset)