# San Miguel Municipality, Putumayo Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Putumayo Department 

# San Miguel

San Miguel is a municipality of Colombia in Putumayo Department. It had an estimated **20,741 people** in 2025 on 379 km² (about 55 per km²). Its main town is La Dorada. 53 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 30 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 20,741people (2025)
- 379km²
- 30mapped services
- 302 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in San Miguel?

San Miguel had an estimated **20,741 people** in 2025 — 5.4% of Putumayo Department, 401st of 1121 municipalities. There are 992 women for every 1,000 men (below the Putumayo Department figure of 1,013). Spread over 379 km², that is about **55 people per km²**, 499th of 1121 municipalities.

27.6% of people are children under 15 and 6.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 years (it is 29 across Putumayo Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 52 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,869**

5–9 ****1,913**

10–14 ****1,932**

15–19 ****1,936**

20–24 ****1,887**

25–29 ****1,781**

30–34 ****1,637**

35–39 ****1,495**

40–44 ****1,350**

45–49 ****1,167**

50–54 ****995**

55–59 ****795**

60–64 ****616**

65–69 ****468**

70–74 ****355**

75–79 ****259**

80–84 ****157**

85–89 ****73**

90–94 ****35**

95+ ****15**

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 San Miguel?

San Miguel lies in [Putumayo Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/putumayo/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 2 other municipalities: [Puerto Asís](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/putumayo/puerto-asis/) and [Valle del Guamuez](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/putumayo/valle-del-guamuez/). By area it is the 470th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 1.5% of [Putumayo Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/putumayo/). The centre of San Miguel is about 574 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 99 km from Mocoa, the main town of Putumayo Department. The centre point is at 0.3112° N, 76.9441° 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 San Miguel

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in San Miguel: 1 monument.

- La Virgen · monument

### Nearby, outside San Miguel

- Museo de la Memoria · museum, Valle del Guamuez18 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: San Miguel

- 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

- Tres De Mayo Airport (PUU) · Puerto Asís54 km
- Francisco De Orellana Airport (OCC) · Coca86 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:03) and shortest in Jan (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:13, sunset around 18:19).

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 San Miguel

Open gazetteers list **53 villages, towns and localities** in San Miguel. The largest with a recorded population: La Dorada (7,185). Settlements here lie between about 280 m and 306 m above sea level (median 302 m).

- Agua Blanca
- Alta Floresta
- Bajo Amaron
- Bajo San Carlos
- Brisas Del Rio San Miguel
- Dios Peña
- El Aguila
- El Canada
- El Chiguaco
- El Espinal
- El Limonal
- El Maizal
- El Naranjal
- El Porvenir
- El Sabalo
- El Vetano
- Guayabal
- Jordan Ortiz
- La Cabaña
- La Campiña
- La Candelaria
- La Ceiba
- La Cristalina
- La Cruz
- La Dorada
- La Floresta
- La Guisita
- La Hormiga
- Las Palmas
- Los Llanos
- Mesas De Sabalito
- Nueva Esperanza
- Nueva Risaralda
- Nuevo Vergel
- Puerta Del Sol
- Puerto Colón
- Resguardo Afilador Campo Alegre
- Resguardo De Alto Comboy
- Resguardo Monterrey
- Resguardo San Marcelino
- Risaralda
- San Antonio Del Comboy
- San Carlos
- San Fernando
- San Francisco
- San Juan Bosco
- San Lorenzo
- San Luis De La Frontera
- San Marcelino
- San Vicente
- Santa Martha
- Tres Islas
- Vereda La Montañita

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 San Miguel

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

### Water

3 rivers and streams.

- Río El Afilador
- Río Guicía
- Río Guisía

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 San Miguel and the best time to visit

In San Miguel, the warmest month is Sep (average 23 °C) and the coolest is Jun (21 °C). About 1,747 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (190 mm) and the driest Aug (93 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **July to September**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 23 121 

Feb 23 136 

Mar 23 172 

Apr 23 178 

May 22 171 

Jun 21 154 

Jul 22 119 

Aug 23 93 

Sep 23 102 

Oct 23 149 

Nov 23 190 

Dec 23 160 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from San Miguel

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital Fronterizo · San Miguel 4.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.33880&mlon=-76.91473#map=17/0.33880/-76.91473) 

ATM Servibanca · Valle del Guamuez 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.42381&mlon=-76.90381#map=17/0.42381/-76.90381) 

Petrol pump El Pozo · San Miguel 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.34185&mlon=-76.90779#map=17/0.34185/-76.90779) 

Hotel Gran Hotel La Dorada · San Miguel 4.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.33991&mlon=-76.91181#map=17/0.33991/-76.91181) 

Mall Hormicentro centro comercial · Valle del Guamuez 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.42671&mlon=-76.90597#map=17/0.42671/-76.90597) 

School Escuela El Espinal · San Miguel 3.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.31360&mlon=-76.91480#map=17/0.31360/-76.91480) 

College Instituto Technical Petroleum La Hormiga · San Miguel 8.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.25917&mlon=-76.88640#map=17/0.25917/-76.88640) 

Police station Estación de Policía · San Miguel 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.34414&mlon=-76.90967#map=17/0.34414/-76.90967) 

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 San Miguel

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

- Hospitals2
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels1
- Schools20
- Colleges and universities1
- Restaurants3
- Police stations1
- 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 Putumayo Department

- Colón
- Mocoa
- Orito
- Puerto Asís
- Puerto Caicedo
- Puerto Guzmán
- Puerto Leguízamo
- San Francisco
- Santiago
- Sibundoy
- Valle del Guamuez
- Villagarzón

## Quick answers

- Where is San Miguel?In Putumayo Department, Colombia
- What is the population of San Miguel?20,741 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in San Miguel?About 27 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of San Miguel?About 55 people per km²
- What borders San Miguel?Puerto Asís and Valle del Guamuez
- What is there to see in San Miguel?La Virgen
- What time zone is San Miguel in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in San Miguel?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in San Miguel?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in San Miguel?53 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of San Miguel?Settlements lie between 280 m and 306 m
- What is the best time to visit San Miguel?July to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to San Miguel?Hospital Fronterizo, about 4.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to San Miguel?Servibanca, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Miguel?El Pozo, about 5.3 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in San Miguel?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in San Miguel?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of San Miguel?CO86757 (OCHA common operational dataset)