# Bolívar Municipality, Santander Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Santander Department 

# Bolívar

Bolívar is a municipality of Colombia in Santander Department. It had an estimated **11,231 people** in 2025 on 1,011 km² (about 11 per km²). Its main town is Bolívar. 41 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 70 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 11,231people (2025)
- 1,011km²
- 70mapped services
- 2,103 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Bolívar?

Bolívar had an estimated **11,231 people** in 2025 — 0.5% of Santander Department, 649th of 1121 municipalities. There are 983 women for every 1,000 men (below the Santander Department figure of 1,046). Spread over 1,011 km², that is about **11 people per km²**, 993rd of 1121 municipalities.

22.2% of people are children under 15 and 15.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 36 years (it is 34 across Santander Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 60 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 Bolívar?

Bolívar lies in [Santander Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 10 other municipalities: [Cimitarra](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/cimitarra/), [El Peñón](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/el-penon/), [Guavatá](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/guavata/), [La Belleza](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/la-belleza/), [Landázuri](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/landazuri/), [Otanche](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/otanche/), [Puerto Berrío](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/antioquia/puerto-berrio/), [Puerto Boyacá](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/puerto-boyaca/), [Sucre](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/sucre/) and [Vélez](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/velez/). By area it is the 198th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 3.3% of [Santander Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/). The centre of Bolívar is about 162 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 167 km from Bucaramanga, the main town of Santander Department. The centre point is at 6.0594° N, 74.1840° 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).

## Know before you go: Bolívar

- 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

- Yariguíes Airport (EJA) · Barrancabermeja115 km
- Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) · Medellín137 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:42) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 05:58, sunset around 17:45).

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 Bolívar

Open gazetteers list **41 villages, towns and localities** in Bolívar. The largest with a recorded population: Bolívar (9,567). Settlements here lie between about 122 m and 3,032 m above sea level (median 2,103 m).

- Alto Centro Boquerón
- Berbeo
- Bolívar
- Buenos Aires
- Campo Quinche
- Claro
- Clavelinos
- Dos Hermanos
- El Cedro
- El Higueron
- El Manchador
- El Palacio
- El Trapa
- Flores
- Flórez
- Gavilanes
- La Balsa
- La Chirle
- La Guajira
- La Hermosura
- La Melona
- Las Delicias
- Llano Grande
- Los Compadres
- Manzanares
- Mata de Agua
- Mochilero
- Ojo de Agua
- Plan De Rojas
- Plan de Gracia
- Polvero
- Puerta Pesada
- San Antonio
- San Pablo
- San Roque
- Santa Rosa
- Seccion Gaital
- Seccíon Gaital
- Sector Alajita
- Trapiche
- Zambito

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 Bolívar

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

### Water

22 rivers and streams; 1 waterfall.

- Caño Las Micas
- Caño Zambito
- Caño Zambito
- Caño Zambito
- Las Ánimas
- Quebrada Angustias
- Quebrada Arena
- Quebrada Campo Obando
- Quebrada Guinea
- Quebrada Guineal
- Quebrada Hedionda
- Quebrada Humadero
- Quebrada India
- Quebrada La Guinea
- Quebrada La Trampa
- Quebrada Las Nutrias
- Quebrada Naranjito
- Quebrada Palizadas
- Quebrada San Antonio
- Quebrada de Mulatal
- Río Ermitaño
- Río Las Nutrias
- Salto de Isanter

### Coast and islands

1 island.

- Isla Moreno

### Hills and mountains

2 mountains; 1 hill.

- Cerro El Púlpito · 2,687 m
- Loma de Gavilanes · 1,999 m
- Alto del Coronel · 266 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 Bolívar and the best time to visit

In Bolívar, the warmest month is Feb (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Nov (24 °C). About 1,548 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (189 mm) and the driest Jan (60 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to March and July**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 60 

Feb 26 66 

Mar 26 116 

Apr 25 178 

May 25 188 

Jun 25 128 

Jul 26 119 

Aug 26 125 

Sep 26 128 

Oct 24 189 

Nov 24 164 

Dec 25 89 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Bolívar

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital San Martín · La Belleza 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.86025&mlon=-73.96725#map=17/5.86025/-73.96725) 

Bank Bancolombia · Sucre 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.92706&mlon=-73.91982#map=17/5.92706/-73.91982) 

Petrol pump Estación de Servicio San Rafael · La Belleza 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.85659&mlon=-73.96781#map=17/5.85659/-73.96781) 

Hotel Glamping La Cumbre · Bolívar 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.09424&mlon=-74.28054#map=17/6.09424/-74.28054) 

Mall Mundoplast Cimitarra · Cimitarra 39 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.31333&mlon=-73.94728#map=17/6.31333/-73.94728) 

School Escuela La Yumbila · Sucre 8.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.06639&mlon=-74.10679#map=17/6.06639/-74.10679) 

College Unidades Técnicas de Colombia · Cimitarra 38 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.30982&mlon=-73.94976#map=17/6.30982/-73.94976) 

Police station Policía Nacional · Sucre 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.92538&mlon=-73.92033#map=17/5.92538/-73.92033) 

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 Bolívar

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

- Hospitals2
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels4
- Schools49
- Pharmacies3
- Restaurants6
- Police stations1
- Dental clinics2

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
- Betulia
- 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 Bolívar?In Santander Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Bolívar?11,231 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Bolívar?About 36 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Bolívar?About 11 people per km²
- What borders Bolívar?Cimitarra, El Peñón, Guavatá, La Belleza, Landázuri, Otanche, Puerto Berrío, Puerto Boyacá, Sucre and Vélez
- What time zone is Bolívar in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Bolívar?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Bolívar?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Bolívar?41 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Bolívar?Settlements lie between 122 m and 3,032 m
- What is the highest point in Bolívar?Cerro El Púlpito (2,687 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Bolívar?December to March and July
- Where is the nearest hospital to Bolívar?Hospital San Martín, about 33 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Bolívar?Bancolombia, about 33 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Bolívar?Estación de Servicio San Rafael, about 33 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Bolívar?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Bolívar?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Bolívar?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Bolívar?CO68101 (OCHA common operational dataset)