# Capitanejo Municipality, Santander Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Santander Department 

# Capitanejo

Capitanejo is a municipality of Colombia in Santander Department. It had an estimated **5,683 people** in 2025 on 85 km² (about 67 per km²). Its main town is Capitanejo. 3 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 40 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 5,683people (2025)
- 85.3km²
- 40mapped services
- 1,102 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Capitanejo?

Capitanejo had an estimated **5,683 people** in 2025 — 0.2% of Santander Department, 909th of 1121 municipalities. There are 995 women for every 1,000 men (below the Santander Department figure of 1,046). Spread over 85 km², that is about **67 people per km²**, 415th of 1121 municipalities.

19.9% of people are children under 15 and 18.8% 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 63 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 Capitanejo?

Capitanejo lies in [Santander Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 7 other municipalities: [Boavita](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/boavita/), [Covarachía](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/covarachia/), [Enciso](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/enciso/), [Macaravita](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/macaravita/), [San José de Miranda](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/san-jose-de-miranda/), [San Miguel](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/san-miguel/) and [Tipacoque](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/boyaca/tipacoque/). By area it is the 977th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 0.3% of [Santander Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/). The centre of Capitanejo is about 263 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 84 km from Bucaramanga, the main town of Santander Department. The centre point is at 6.5154° N, 72.6726° 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 Capitanejo

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Capitanejo: 1 waterfall.

- La Chorrera · waterfall

### Nearby, outside Capitanejo

- La Virgen del Carmen · monument, Covarachía6.6 km
- Monumento de la virgen del carmen · monument, Covarachía11 km
- Monomento Virgen del Carmen · monument, Covarachía12 km
- Parque Nacional Natural Robledales · nature reserve, Tipacoque14 km
- MUSEO GERSON CORZO · museum, Enciso18 km
- Sign El Espino · attraction, El Espino20 km
- Monumento La Laguna · memorial, Guacamayas20 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: Capitanejo

- 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) · Bucaramanga88 km
- Gustavo Vargas Airport (TME) · Tame101 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:35) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 05:53, sunset around 17:38).

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 Capitanejo

Open gazetteers list **3 villages, towns and localities** in Capitanejo. The largest with a recorded population: Capitanejo (3,791). Settlements here lie between about 1,005 m and 1,129 m above sea level (median 1,102 m).

- Capitanejo
- Casa Blanca
- La Playa

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 Capitanejo and the best time to visit

In Capitanejo, the warmest month is Apr (average 13 °C) and the coolest is Jul (11 °C). About 1,250 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is May (161 mm) and the driest Jan (40 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to March and July to September**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 11 40 

Feb 12 45 

Mar 12 101 

Apr 13 125 

May 12 161 

Jun 11 127 

Jul 11 114 

Aug 11 107 

Sep 11 102 

Oct 12 145 

Nov 12 120 

Dec 11 63 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Capitanejo

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital San Bartolomé · Capitanejo 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.52526&mlon=-72.69348#map=17/6.52526/-72.69348) 

Bank Banco Agrario · Capitanejo 3.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.52888&mlon=-72.69788#map=17/6.52888/-72.69788) 

ATM Servibanca · La Uvita 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.31826&mlon=-72.56050#map=17/6.31826/-72.56050) 

Petrol pump ESTACION DE SERVICIO TERPEL · Capitanejo 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.53132&mlon=-72.69842#map=17/6.53132/-72.69842) 

Hotel Hotel Finca Ceylan · Capitanejo 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.50933&mlon=-72.68049#map=17/6.50933/-72.68049) 

Mall Megacity Centro Comercial · El Cocuy 36 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.31530&mlon=-72.42188#map=17/6.31530/-72.42188) 

School Escuela Rural Hoya Grande · Capitanejo 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.51373&mlon=-72.66044#map=17/6.51373/-72.66044) 

College instituto tecnico por competencias de colombia S.A.S · Soatá 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.33522&mlon=-72.68111#map=17/6.33522/-72.68111) 

Police station Estación de Policía de Capitanejo · Capitanejo 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.52853&mlon=-72.69654#map=17/6.52853/-72.69654) 

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 Capitanejo

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

- Hospitals2
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels5
- Schools23
- Restaurants6
- 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
- Cabrera
- California
- 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 Capitanejo?In Santander Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Capitanejo?5,683 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Capitanejo?About 39 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Capitanejo?About 67 people per km²
- What borders Capitanejo?Boavita, Covarachía, Enciso, Macaravita, San José de Miranda, San Miguel and Tipacoque
- What is there to see in Capitanejo?La Chorrera
- What time zone is Capitanejo in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Capitanejo?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Capitanejo?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Capitanejo?3 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Capitanejo?Settlements lie between 1,005 m and 1,129 m
- What is the best time to visit Capitanejo?December to March and July to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Capitanejo?Hospital San Bartolomé, about 2.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Capitanejo?Banco Agrario, about 3.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Capitanejo?Servibanca, about 25 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Capitanejo?ESTACION DE SERVICIO TERPEL, about 3.4 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Capitanejo?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Capitanejo?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Capitanejo?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Capitanejo?CO68147 (OCHA common operational dataset)