# Cabrera Municipality, Santander Department – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/cabrera/

Municipality · Santander Department 

# Cabrera

Cabrera is a municipality of Colombia in Santander Department. It had an estimated **2,077 people** in 2025 on 66 km² (about 32 per km²). Its main town is Cabrera. 1 named village or locality is recorded here, and 15 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 2,077people (2025)
- 65.6km²
- 15mapped services
- 985 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Cabrera?

Cabrera had an estimated **2,077 people** in 2025 — 0.1% of Santander Department, 1087th of 1121 municipalities. There are 1,036 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Santander Department figure of 1,046). Spread over 66 km², that is about **32 people per km²**, 708th of 1121 municipalities.

20.8% of people are children under 15 and 17.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 39 years (it is 34 across Santander Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 62 children and older people.

0–4 ****117**

5–9 ****150**

10–14 ****165**

15–19 ****144**

20–24 ****117**

25–29 ****111**

30–34 ****125**

35–39 ****136**

40–44 ****142**

45–49 ****133**

50–54 ****121**

55–59 ****124**

60–64 ****128**

65–69 ****118**

70–74 ****100**

75–79 ****75**

80–84 ****39**

85–89 ****15**

90–94 ****10**

95+ ****4**

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 Cabrera?

Cabrera lies in [Santander Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 6 other municipalities: [Barichara](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/barichara/), [Galán](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/galan/), [Palmar](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/palmar/), [Pinchote](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/pinchote/), [San Gil](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/san-gil/) and [Socorro](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/socorro/). By area it is the 1028th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 0.2% of [Santander Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/). The centre of Cabrera is about 236 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 64 km from Bucaramanga, the main town of Santander Department. The centre point is at 6.5695° N, 73.2540° 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 Cabrera

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Cabrera: 1 viewpoint.

- Cascada · viewpoint

### Nearby, outside Cabrera

- Ceiba · attraction, Palmar5.3 km
- Salto del mico · viewpoint, Barichara7.2 km
- Castillo de San Antonio · castle or fort, Barichara7.9 km
- Museo de la Cerámica · museum, Barichara8.0 km
- Casa de la cultura · gallery, Barichara8.1 km
- Hormiga culona · memorial, Barichara8.2 km
- Monumento a los talladoes · memorial, Barichara8.2 km
- Antenas · viewpoint, San Gil8.3 km
- Simón Bolívar · monument, Barichara8.3 km
- Xplorer · attraction, Pinchote9.0 km
- Mirador de la Cruz · attraction, Galán9.9 km
- Enramada de Pinchote · city gate, Pinchote10 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: Cabrera

- 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) · Bucaramanga62 km
- Yariguíes Airport (EJA) · Barrancabermeja79 km

### Nearest railway station

Estación propuesta de Tren Plan de Alvarez (Santa Helena del Opón), about 33 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:38) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 05:55, 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 Cabrera

Open gazetteers list **1 village, town or locality** in Cabrera. The largest with a recorded population: Cabrera (363).

- Cabrera

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).

## Weather in Cabrera and the best time to visit

In Cabrera, the warmest month is Feb (average 20 °C) and the coolest is Nov (19 °C). About 1,355 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (174 mm) and the driest Jan (45 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to March and June to September**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 20 45 

Feb 20 55 

Mar 20 116 

Apr 20 139 

May 19 161 

Jun 19 112 

Jul 19 108 

Aug 20 116 

Sep 19 108 

Oct 19 174 

Nov 19 146 

Dec 19 75 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Cabrera

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital Integrado de Cabrera · Cabrera 2.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.59366&mlon=-73.24695#map=17/6.59366/-73.24695) 

Bank Coomuldesa · Hato 6.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.54306&mlon=-73.30794#map=17/6.54306/-73.30794) 

ATM Davivienda · Charalá 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.28865&mlon=-73.14844#map=17/6.28865/-73.14844) 

Petrol pump Estación de Servicio Distracom · Socorro 7.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.50389&mlon=-73.22771#map=17/6.50389/-73.22771) 

Hotel Hotel Terra Barichara · Barichara 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.58523&mlon=-73.23227#map=17/6.58523/-73.23227) 

Mall C.C. San Felipe Plaza · Socorro 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.46966&mlon=-73.26185#map=17/6.46966/-73.26185) 

School Escuela Rural El Diamante · Cabrera 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.57061&mlon=-73.26964#map=17/6.57061/-73.26964) 

College Universidad Libre de Colombia · Socorro 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.47272&mlon=-73.25143#map=17/6.47272/-73.25143) 

Police station Estación de Policía Cabrera · Cabrera 2.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.59357&mlon=-73.24664#map=17/6.59357/-73.24664) 

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 Cabrera

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

- Hospitals1
- Schools13
- 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 Santander Department

- Aguada
- Albania
- Aratoca
- Barbosa
- Barichara
- Barrancabermeja
- Betulia
- Bolívar
- Bucaramanga
- 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 Cabrera?In Santander Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Cabrera?2,077 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Cabrera?About 39 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Cabrera?About 32 people per km²
- What borders Cabrera?Barichara, Galán, Palmar, Pinchote, San Gil and Socorro
- What is there to see in Cabrera?Cascada
- What time zone is Cabrera in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Cabrera?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Cabrera?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Cabrera?1 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Cabrera?December to March and June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Cabrera?Hospital Integrado de Cabrera, about 2.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Cabrera?Coomuldesa, about 6.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Cabrera?Davivienda, about 33 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Cabrera?Estación de Servicio Distracom, about 7.9 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Cabrera?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Cabrera?CO68121 (OCHA common operational dataset)