# Villagarzón Municipality, Putumayo Department – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/colombia/putumayo/villagarzon/ Municipality · Putumayo Department # Villagarzón Villagarzón is a municipality of Colombia in Putumayo Department. It had an estimated **25,830 people** in 2025 on 1,395 km² (about 19 per km²). 28 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 99 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 25,830people (2025) - 1,395km² - 99mapped services - 423 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Villagarzón? Villagarzón had an estimated **25,830 people** in 2025 — 6.7% of Putumayo Department, 324th of 1121 municipalities. There are 1,024 women for every 1,000 men (above the Putumayo Department figure of 1,013). Spread over 1,395 km², that is about **19 people per km²**, 895th of 1121 municipalities. 27.1% of people are children under 15 and 6.7% 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 51 children and older people. 0–4 ****2,347** 5–9 ****2,355** 10–14 ****2,284** 15–19 ****2,340** 20–24 ****2,419** 25–29 ****2,384** 30–34 ****2,137** 35–39 ****1,849** 40–44 ****1,605** 45–49 ****1,358** 50–54 ****1,182** 55–59 ****1,010** 60–64 ****821** 65–69 ****626** 70–74 ****438** 75–79 ****291** 80–84 ****186** 85–89 ****107** 90–94 ****58** 95+ ****25** 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 Villagarzón? Villagarzón lies in [Putumayo Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/putumayo/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 6 other municipalities: [Mocoa](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/putumayo/mocoa/), [Orito](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/putumayo/orito/), [Pasto](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/narino/pasto/), [Puerto Caicedo](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/putumayo/puerto-caicedo/), [San Francisco](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/putumayo/san-francisco/) and [Santiago](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/putumayo/santiago/). By area it is the 136th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 5.4% of [Putumayo Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/putumayo/). The centre of Villagarzón is about 508 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 29 km from Mocoa, the main town of Putumayo Department. The centre point is at 0.9223° N, 76.7825° 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 Villagarzón OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Villagarzón: 1 monument; 1 viewpoint. - Mirador de la Amazonía · viewpoint - Virgen del Eslabón · monument ### Nearby, outside Villagarzón - Mirador el Trampolín · viewpoint, Mocoa17 km - Ruine · ruins, San Francisco19 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: Villagarzón - 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 Asís56 km - Antonio Nariño Airport (PSO) · Chachagüí77 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 06:01) and shortest in Dec (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:00, sunset around 18:04). 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 Villagarzón Open gazetteers list **28 villages, towns and localities** in Villagarzón. The largest with a recorded population: Villagarzón (7,015) and Puerto Guzmán (4,094). Settlements here lie between about 315 m and 563 m above sea level (median 423 m). - Bajo Corazon - Bajo Eslabon - Canangucho - Champagnat - El Carmen CDC - El Cormen - El Cortijo - El Guineo - El Meson - El Porvenir - Islandia - La Joya - Las Minas - Las Toldas - Oroyaco - Puerto Guzmán - Puerto Umbria - Puerto Umbría - San Isidro - San Jose Del Guineo - Simon Bolívar - Simón Bolivar - Uchupayaco - Urcusique - Villa Colombia - Villa Garzón - Villagarzón - Whiskey 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 Villagarzón Named natural and historic features inside Villagarzón, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 5 rivers and streams. - Quebrada San Vicente - Río Alguacil - Río Bejenijov - Río Guineo - Río San Juan ### Hills and mountains 1 mountain. - Cerro Patascoy de Santa Lucía · 3,923 m ### Getting around 1 airport. - Villa Garzón Airport 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 Villagarzón and the best time to visit In Villagarzón, the warmest month is Feb (average 19 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 1,409 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (171 mm) and the driest Aug (64 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to February and June to September**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 18 99 Feb 19 107 Mar 18 137 Apr 18 153 May 18 136 Jun 17 115 Jul 17 83 Aug 17 64 Sep 18 76 Oct 18 134 Nov 18 171 Dec 18 135 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Villagarzón Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Hospital Villa Garzon Putumayo · Villagarzón 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.03170&mlon=-76.61702#map=17/1.03170/-76.61702) Bank BBVA · Mocoa 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.14581&mlon=-76.64678#map=17/1.14581/-76.64678) ATM BBVA · Villagarzón 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.03366&mlon=-76.61796#map=17/1.03366/-76.61796) Petrol pump Terpil · San Francisco 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.17244&mlon=-76.87652#map=17/1.17244/-76.87652) Hotel Huellas en la selva · Villagarzón 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.97404&mlon=-76.69614#map=17/0.97404/-76.69614) Mall Centro Comercial RIO PLAZA · Mocoa 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.14681&mlon=-76.64683#map=17/1.14681/-76.64683) School Escuela Rural Mixta Alto Vides · Villagarzón 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.89528&mlon=-76.76917#map=17/0.89528/-76.76917) College Colegio Luis Carlos Galán · Villagarzón 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.03059&mlon=-76.61342#map=17/1.03059/-76.61342) Police station El Mirador · Mocoa 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.06957&mlon=-76.73658#map=17/1.06957/-76.73658) 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 Villagarzón Places mapped inside Villagarzón in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - ATMs1 - Hotels15 - Schools72 - Colleges and universities1 - Restaurants8 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 - San Miguel - Santiago - Sibundoy - Valle del Guamuez ## Quick answers - Where is Villagarzón?In Putumayo Department, Colombia - What is the population of Villagarzón?25,830 (2025 estimate) - What is the median age in Villagarzón?About 27 years (2025 estimate) - What is the population density of Villagarzón?About 19 people per km² - What borders Villagarzón?Mocoa, Orito, Pasto, Puerto Caicedo, San Francisco and Santiago - What is there to see in Villagarzón?Mirador de la Amazonía, Virgen del Eslabón - What time zone is Villagarzón in?UTC−5 - What currency is used in Villagarzón?Peso (COP) - What language is spoken in Villagarzón?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Villagarzón?28 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Villagarzón?Settlements lie between 315 m and 563 m - What is the highest point in Villagarzón?Cerro Patascoy de Santa Lucía (3,923 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Villagarzón?January to February and June to September - Where is the nearest hospital to Villagarzón?Hospital Villa Garzon Putumayo, about 22 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Villagarzón?BBVA, about 29 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Villagarzón?BBVA, about 22 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Villagarzón?Terpil, about 30 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Villagarzón?2 mapped - How many ATMs are in Villagarzón?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Villagarzón?CO86885 (OCHA common operational dataset)