# Sardinata Municipality, Norte de Santander Department > Source: https://wherepedia.org/colombia/norte-de-santander/sardinata/ Municipality · Norte de Santander Department # Sardinata Sardinata is a municipality of Colombia in Norte de Santander Department. It had an estimated **27,675 people** in 2025 on 1,468 km² (about 19 per km²). Its main town is Sardinata. 110 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 123 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 27,675people (2025) - 1,468km² - 123mapped services - 454 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Sardinata? Sardinata had an estimated **27,675 people** in 2025 — 1.7% of Norte de Santander Department, 304th of 1121 municipalities. There are 922 women for every 1,000 men (below the Norte de Santander Department figure of 1,027). Spread over 1,468 km², that is about **19 people per km²**, 890th of 1121 municipalities. 29.7% of people are children under 15 and 7.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 31 across Norte de Santander Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 59 children and older people. 0–4 ****2,684** 5–9 ****2,818** 10–14 ****2,723** 15–19 ****2,580** 20–24 ****2,459** 25–29 ****2,336** 30–34 ****2,076** 35–39 ****1,764** 40–44 ****1,564** 45–49 ****1,373** 50–54 ****1,202** 55–59 ****1,083** 60–64 ****942** 65–69 ****751** 70–74 ****539** 75–79 ****350** 80–84 ****214** 85–89 ****112** 90–94 ****59** 95+ ****32** 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 Sardinata? Sardinata lies in [Norte de Santander Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/norte-de-santander/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 9 other municipalities: [Bucarasica](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/norte-de-santander/bucarasica/), [El Zulia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/norte-de-santander/el-zulia/), [Gramalote](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/norte-de-santander/gramalote/), [Hacarí](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/norte-de-santander/hacari/), [Lourdes](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/norte-de-santander/lourdes/), [San Calixto](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/norte-de-santander/san-calixto/), [San José de Cúcuta](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/norte-de-santander/san-jose-de-cucuta/), [Tibú](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/norte-de-santander/tibu/) and [Ábrego](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/norte-de-santander/abrego/). By area it is the 128th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 6.7% of [Norte de Santander Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/norte-de-santander/). The centre of Sardinata is about 428 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 55 km from Cúcuta, the main town of Norte de Santander Department. The centre point is at 8.2587° N, 72.8614° 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 Sardinata OpenStreetMap lists 5 named sights in Sardinata: 4 memorials; 1 viewpoint. - Mirador · viewpoint - Paloma de la Paz · memorial - Secundino Jacome · memorial - Virgen del carmen · memorial - Yo amo Sardinata · memorial 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: Sardinata - 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 - Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) · Cúcuta53 km - Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport (SVZ) · San Antonio del Tachira66 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:33) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 05:57, sunset around 17:35). 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 Sardinata Open gazetteers list **110 villages, towns and localities** in Sardinata. The largest with a recorded population: Sardinata (7,872). Settlements here lie between about 99 m and 1,319 m above sea level (median 454 m). - Abejales - Altamira - Balcones - Boca mina - Buenos Aires - Campamento Serviminas - Campo Alegre - Casa Alfonso - Casa Bonita - Casa Cayetano - Chiquinquira - Chorreron - Comarca - Corinto - Cristalina - Cristalina Parte Alta - Cuesta de Macho - El Cajón - El Carmen - El Cerro - El Comienzo - El Diamante - El Encanto - El Guamo - El Líbano - El Paramo - El Placer - El Recreo - El Reposo - El Rodeo - El Santuario - Filo Rico - Higuerón - Jerico - Jordan - Jordan Bajo - Jordancito Alto - La Aurora - La Ceiba - La Chapolita - La Cruz - La Esmeralda - La Esperanza - La Floresta - La Forzosa - La Pailona - La Pita - La Pradera - La Selva - La Unión - La Victoria - La Virgen - Las Brisas - Las Mercedes - Las Mirlas - Las Palmas - Las Parcelas - Las Vegas - Los Guamos - Luis Vero - Maravilla - Mina Hueso Duro - Mina Pegaso - Mirador - Miraflores - Pailas - Paramillo - Pozo 1 - Pozo 2 - Pozo 3 - Pozo 4 - Pozo 5 - Pozo 6 - Pozo 7 - Pueblo Nuevo - Puente Los Patos - Puente Piedra - San Alejo - San Antonio - San Benito - San Francisco - San Gil - San Isidro - San Jose - San Juan - San Luis - San Luis Rionuevo - San Martín de Loba - San Miguel - San Pablo - San Rafael - San Roque - San Vicente - Santa Celina - Santa Cruz - Santa Crúz - Santa Helena - Santa Maria - Santa Rosa - Sardinata - Shanty Town - Táchira - Valderrama - Vereda Abejales - Vereda Berlin - Vereda El Progreso - Vereda La Fria - Vereda Los Naranjos - Vereda Planadas - Vereda. Caño Grande 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 Sardinata Named natural and historic features inside Sardinata, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 42 rivers and streams. - Caño Cartón - Caño Danto - Caño El Guamo - Quebrada Agualinda - Quebrada Agualisa - Quebrada Arenosa - Quebrada Calichosa - Quebrada Chaconcita - Quebrada Chorrerón - Quebrada Chácara - Quebrada Epifanía - Quebrada Guaduas - Quebrada Higuerona - Quebrada Hoya Negra - Quebrada Jordán - Quebrada La Amoladera - Quebrada La Arenosa - Quebrada La Azulita - Quebrada La Chacona - Quebrada La Colorada - Quebrada La Horqueta - Quebrada La Jabonosa - Quebrada La Leche - Quebrada La Leja …and 18 more. ### Hills and mountains 15 hills; 2 mountains. - Cerro El Hacha · 2,275 m - Cerro El Espardillo · 2,010 m - Cuchilla San Juan · 1,968 m - Cuchilla El Hachazo · 1,843 m - Loma de Pancho · 1,808 m - Cerro Gallinetas · 1,518 m - Cuchilla de Banderas · 1,459 m - Cerro El Hachazo · 1,324 m - Cerro del Humo · 1,019 m - Cerro Viejo · 1,005 m - Loma San Gil · 912 m - Filo de Fátima · 771 m - Alto Paramito · 594 m - Filo El Caballo · 468 m - Cerro Gualí · 413 m - Loma El Danto · 303 m - Cerro Quemado Sur · 74 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 Sardinata and the best time to visit In Sardinata, the warmest month is Aug (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Nov (23 °C). About 932 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (119 mm) and the driest Jan (35 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to December**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 23 35 Feb 24 41 Mar 24 67 Apr 24 101 May 25 101 Jun 25 68 Jul 25 70 Aug 25 66 Sep 25 82 Oct 24 112 Nov 23 119 Dec 23 70 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Sardinata Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Sardinata · Sardinata 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.08147&mlon=-72.80125#map=17/8.08147/-72.80125) Bank Efecty · Bucarasica 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.04254&mlon=-72.86812#map=17/8.04254/-72.86812) Petrol pump El Poblado · Sardinata 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.09011&mlon=-72.79979#map=17/8.09011/-72.79979) Hotel Hotel Praderas · Sardinata 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.10557&mlon=-72.78031#map=17/8.10557/-72.78031) Mall Plazoleta Palma Real · Tibú 36 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.49010&mlon=-72.63724#map=17/8.49010/-72.63724) School Escuela El Placer · Sardinata 3.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.26663&mlon=-72.88903#map=17/8.26663/-72.88903) College ITA Gramalote · Gramalote 39 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.91211&mlon=-72.79699#map=17/7.91211/-72.79699) Police station Policía · Sardinata 5.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.30195&mlon=-72.89015#map=17/8.30195/-72.89015) 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 Sardinata Places mapped inside Sardinata in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals1 - Petrol pumps1 - Hotels2 - Schools116 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants1 - 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 Norte de Santander Department - Arboledas - Bochalema - Bucarasica - Chinácota - Chitagá - Convención - Cucutilla - Cáchira - Cácota - Durania - El Carmen - El Tarra - El Zulia - Gramalote - Hacarí - Herrán - La Esperanza - La Playa - Labateca - Los Patios - Lourdes - Mutiscua - Ocaña - Pamplona - Pamplonita - Puerto Santander - Ragonvalia - Salazar - San Calixto - San Cayetano - San José de Cúcuta - Santiago - Silos - Teorama - Tibú - Toledo - Villa Caro - Villa del Rosario - Ábrego ## Quick answers - Where is Sardinata?In Norte de Santander Department, Colombia - What is the population of Sardinata?27,675 (2025 estimate) - What is the median age in Sardinata?About 26 years (2025 estimate) - What is the population density of Sardinata?About 19 people per km² - What borders Sardinata?Bucarasica, El Zulia, Gramalote, Hacarí, Lourdes, San Calixto, San José de Cúcuta, Tibú and Ábrego - What is there to see in Sardinata?Mirador, Paloma de la Paz, Secundino Jacome, Virgen del carmen - What time zone is Sardinata in?UTC−5 - What currency is used in Sardinata?Peso (COP) - What language is spoken in Sardinata?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Sardinata?110 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Sardinata?Settlements lie between 99 m and 1,319 m - What is the highest point in Sardinata?Cerro El Hacha (2,275 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Sardinata?January to December - Where is the nearest hospital to Sardinata?Sardinata, about 21 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Sardinata?Efecty, about 24 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Sardinata?El Poblado, about 20 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Sardinata?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Sardinata?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Sardinata?CO54720 (OCHA common operational dataset)