# Betulia Municipality, Santander Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Santander Department 

# Betulia

Betulia is a municipality of Colombia in Santander Department. It had an estimated **6,216 people** in 2025 on 432 km² (about 14 per km²). Its main town is Betulia. 22 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 48 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 6,216people (2025)
- 432km²
- 48mapped services
- 331 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Betulia?

Betulia had an estimated **6,216 people** in 2025 — 0.3% of Santander Department, 881st of 1121 municipalities. There are 895 women for every 1,000 men (below the Santander Department figure of 1,046). Spread over 432 km², that is about **14 people per km²**, 949th of 1121 municipalities.

25.4% of people are children under 15 and 11.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 31 years (it is 34 across Santander Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 57 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 Betulia?

Betulia lies in [Santander Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 4 other municipalities: [Barrancabermeja](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/barrancabermeja/), [Girón](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/giron/), [San Vicente de Chucurí](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/san-vicente-de-chucuri/) and [Zapatoca](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/zapatoca/). By area it is the 417th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 1.4% of [Santander Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/). The centre of Betulia is about 275 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 38 km from Bucaramanga, the main town of Santander Department. The centre point is at 7.0015° N, 73.4419° 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 Betulia

OpenStreetMap lists 6 named sights in Betulia: 4 attractions; 1 museum; 1 cave.

- Cementerio indígena salto blanco · museum
- Camino a La Lajita · attraction
- Camino a La Lajita 10 · attraction
- Camino a La Lajita 11 · attraction
- Camino a La Lajita 9 · attraction
- Caverna de Máquinas · cave

### Nearby, outside Betulia

- Cueva de los Aviones · attraction, San Vicente de Chucurí8.5 km
- Salto de la India · viewpoint, San Vicente de Chucurí17 km
- Salta de la India · viewpoint, San Vicente de Chucurí17 km
- Reserva Natural de la Sociedad Civil De las Aves Reinita Cielo Azul · nature reserve, San Vicente de Chucurí18 km
- Cascadas El Caracolí · attraction, Girón18 km
- Playa Roja · beach, San Vicente de Chucurí20 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: Betulia

- 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

- Palonegro Airport (BGA) · Bucaramanga32 km
- Yariguíes Airport (EJA) · Barrancabermeja40 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:38) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 05:57, sunset around 17:40).

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 Betulia

Open gazetteers list **22 villages, towns and localities** in Betulia. The largest with a recorded population: Betulia (1,716). Settlements here lie between about 136 m and 1,823 m above sea level (median 331 m).

- Betulia
- Colosal
- El Cacho
- El Diviso
- El Filo
- El Naranjito
- El Peaje
- El Placer
- El Repozo
- El Tablazo
- La Esmeralda
- La Fe
- La Garobeta
- La Parroquia
- La Paz
- La Playa
- Los Caimanes
- Los Mirabeles
- Marta
- Montebello
- Santa Clara
- Tienda Nueva

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 Betulia

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

### Water

8 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Aguameluda
- Quebrada La Boquerona
- Quebrada La Mantecosa
- Quebrada La Putana
- Quebrada Mata de Cacao
- Quebrada de la Paja
- Quebrada del Chusque
- Río Chucurí

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Alto de La Aurora · 141 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 Betulia and the best time to visit

In Betulia, the warmest month is Feb (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Nov (25 °C). About 1,607 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (210 mm) and the driest Jan (53 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to February**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 53 

Feb 27 59 

Mar 27 126 

Apr 26 164 

May 25 183 

Jun 26 123 

Jul 26 131 

Aug 26 147 

Sep 26 137 

Oct 25 210 

Nov 25 184 

Dec 25 89 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Betulia

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Puesto de Salud · San Vicente de Chucurí 7.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.93632&mlon=-73.41438#map=17/6.93632/-73.41438) 

Bank Banco Caja Social · San Vicente de Chucurí 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.88151&mlon=-73.40860#map=17/6.88151/-73.40860) 

ATM Banco de Bogota ATM · Girón 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.12777&mlon=-73.18089#map=17/7.12777/-73.18089) 

Petrol pump Estación de Servicio El Venado de Oro · San Vicente de Chucurí 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.88406&mlon=-73.40756#map=17/6.88406/-73.40756) 

Hotel Hotel Monterrey · Betulia 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.11866&mlon=-73.44225#map=17/7.11866/-73.44225) 

Mall Plazuela de los Reyes · Girón 31 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.06950&mlon=-73.16979#map=17/7.06950/-73.16979) 

School Fundación Inst Cristiano de Prom Campesina · Betulia 2.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.98006&mlon=-73.45518#map=17/6.98006/-73.45518) 

College Andes D.T.C · Girón 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.07067&mlon=-73.36786#map=17/7.07067/-73.36786) 

Police station Subestación de Policía Tienda Nueva · Betulia 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.11970&mlon=-73.44510#map=17/7.11970/-73.44510) 

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 Betulia

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

- Hospitals1
- Banks2
- Hotels4
- Schools26
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants11
- Police stations3

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 Santander Department

- Aguada
- Albania
- Aratoca
- Barbosa
- Barichara
- Barrancabermeja
- Bolívar
- Bucaramanga
- Cabrera
- California
- Capitanejo
- Carcasí
- Cepitá
- Cerrito
- Charalá
- Charta
- Chima
- Chipatá
- Cimitarra
- Concepción
- Confines
- Contratación
- Coromoro
- Curití
- El Carmen de Chucuri
- El Guacamayo
- El Peñón
- El Playón
- Encino
- Enciso
- Floridablanca
- Florián
- Galán
- Girón
- Guaca
- Guadalupe
- Guapotá
- Guavatá
- Gámbita
- Güepsa
- Hato
- Jesús María
- Jordán
- La Belleza
- La Paz
- Landázuri
- Lebrija
- Los Santos
- Macaravita
- Matanza
- Mogotes
- Molagavita
- Málaga
- Ocamonte
- Oiba
- Onzaga
- Palmar
- Palmas del Socorro
- Piedecuesta
- Pinchote
- Puente Nacional
- Puerto Parra
- Puerto Wilches
- Páramo
- Rionegro
- Sabana de Torres
- San Andrés
- San Benito
- San Gil
- San Joaquín
- San José de Miranda
- San Miguel
- San Vicente de Chucurí
- Santa Bárbara
- Santa Helena del Opón
- Simacota
- Socorro
- Suaita
- Sucre
- Suratá
- Tona
- Valle de San José
- Vetas
- Villanueva
- Vélez
- Zapatoca

## Quick answers

- Where is Betulia?In Santander Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Betulia?6,216 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Betulia?About 31 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Betulia?About 14 people per km²
- What borders Betulia?Barrancabermeja, Girón, San Vicente de Chucurí and Zapatoca
- What is there to see in Betulia?Camino a La Lajita, Camino a La Lajita 10, Camino a La Lajita 11, Camino a La Lajita 9
- What time zone is Betulia in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Betulia?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Betulia?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Betulia?22 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Betulia?Settlements lie between 136 m and 1,823 m
- What is the highest point in Betulia?Alto de La Aurora (141 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Betulia?December to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Betulia?Puesto de Salud, about 7.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Betulia?Banco Caja Social, about 14 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Betulia?Banco de Bogota ATM, about 32 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Betulia?Estación de Servicio El Venado de Oro, about 14 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Betulia?1 mapped
- How many banks are in Betulia?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Betulia?CO68092 (OCHA common operational dataset)