# Hato Municipality, Santander Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Santander Department 

# Hato

Hato is a municipality of Colombia in Santander Department. It had an estimated **2,433 people** in 2025 on 169 km² (about 14 per km²). Its main town is Hato. 2 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 29 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 2,433people (2025)
- 169km²
- 29mapped services
- 1,347 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Hato?

Hato had an estimated **2,433 people** in 2025 — 0.1% of Santander Department, 1073rd of 1121 municipalities. There are 862 women for every 1,000 men (below the Santander Department figure of 1,046). Spread over 169 km², that is about **14 people per km²**, 950th of 1121 municipalities.

22.9% of people are children under 15 and 11.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 34 years (it is 34 across Santander Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 53 children and older people.

0–4 ****170**

5–9 ****191**

10–14 ****196**

15–19 ****186**

20–24 ****168**

25–29 ****162**

30–34 ****166**

35–39 ****166**

40–44 ****167**

45–49 ****159**

50–54 ****151**

55–59 ****140**

60–64 ****129**

65–69 ****110**

70–74 ****77**

75–79 ****49**

80–84 ****29**

85–89 ****11**

90–94 ****4**

95+ ****0**

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 Hato?

Hato lies in [Santander Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 4 other municipalities: [El Carmen de Chucuri](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/el-carmen-de-chucuri/), [Galán](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/galan/), [Palmar](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/palmar/) and [Simacota](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/simacota/). By area it is the 760th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 0.6% of [Santander Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/). The centre of Hato is about 231 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 68 km from Bucaramanga, the main town of Santander Department. The centre point is at 6.5616° N, 73.3643° 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 Hato

### Nearby, outside Hato

- Ceiba · attraction, Palmar8.5 km
- Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Los Yariguíes · nature reserve, El Carmen de Chucuri8.8 km
- Mirador de la Cruz · attraction, Galán13 km
- Cascada · viewpoint, Cabrera15 km
- José Antonio Galán · monument, Socorro15 km
- Templo Nuestra Senora de Chiquinquira · monument, Socorro15 km
- Parque del Convento · attraction, Socorro16 km
- Convento de los Capuchinos · monument, Socorro16 km
- Salto del mico · viewpoint, Barichara17 km
- Museo de la Cerámica · museum, Barichara17 km
- Castillo de San Antonio · castle or fort, Barichara17 km
- Casa de la cultura · gallery, Barichara18 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: Hato

- 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) · Bucaramanga66 km
- Yariguíes Airport (EJA) · Barrancabermeja71 km

### Nearest railway station

Estación propuesta de Tren Plan de Alvarez (Santa Helena del Opón), about 21 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 05:56, 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 Hato

Open gazetteers list **2 villages, towns and localities** in Hato. The largest with a recorded population: Hato (600).

- Hato
- Hoya Negra

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 Hato

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

### Water

1 river or stream.

- Quebrada Cincomil

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 Hato and the best time to visit

In Hato, 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 Hato

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Puesto de Salud Nodo Hato · Hato 6.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.54207&mlon=-73.30824#map=17/6.54207/-73.30824) 

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

Petrol pump Estación de Servicio Cootrasaravita · Socorro 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.47085&mlon=-73.26308#map=17/6.47085/-73.26308) 

Hotel finca recreacional la fortaleza · Hato 6.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.54707&mlon=-73.31042#map=17/6.54707/-73.31042) 

Mall C.C. San Felipe Plaza · Socorro 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.46966&mlon=-73.26185#map=17/6.46966/-73.26185) 

School Escuela Vereda Hoya Negra Sede G · Hato 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.57211&mlon=-73.35269#map=17/6.57211/-73.35269) 

College Universidad Libre · Socorro 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.47193&mlon=-73.26119#map=17/6.47193/-73.26119) 

Police station Estación de Policía · Hato 6.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.54245&mlon=-73.30837#map=17/6.54245/-73.30837) 

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 Hato

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

- Hospitals1
- Banks1
- Hotels2
- Schools22
- Restaurants2
- 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
- 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
- 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 Hato?In Santander Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Hato?2,433 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Hato?About 34 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Hato?About 14 people per km²
- What borders Hato?El Carmen de Chucuri, Galán, Palmar and Simacota
- What is there to see in Hato?Ceiba, Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Los Yariguíes, Mirador de la Cruz, Cascada
- What time zone is Hato in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Hato?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Hato?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Hato?2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Hato?December to March and June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Hato?Puesto de Salud Nodo Hato, about 6.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Hato?Coomuldesa, about 6.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Hato?Davivienda, about 39 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Hato?Estación de Servicio Cootrasaravita, about 15 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Hato?1 mapped
- How many banks are in Hato?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Hato?CO68344 (OCHA common operational dataset)