# Palmar Municipality, Santander Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Santander Department 

# Palmar

Palmar is a municipality of Colombia in Santander Department. It had an estimated **1,444 people** in 2025 on 20 km² (about 73 per km²). Its main town is Palmar. 3 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 9 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1,444people (2025)
- 19.7km²
- 9mapped services
- 907 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Palmar?

Palmar had an estimated **1,444 people** in 2025 — 0.1% of Santander Department, 1107th of 1121 municipalities. There are 957 women for every 1,000 men (below the Santander Department figure of 1,046). Spread over 20 km², that is about **73 people per km²**, 386th of 1121 municipalities.

20.2% of people are children under 15 and 15.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 37 years (it is 34 across Santander Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 56 children and older people.

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5–9 ****100**

10–14 ****118**

15–19 ****111**

20–24 ****103**

25–29 ****94**

30–34 ****94**

35–39 ****86**

40–44 ****91**

45–49 ****95**

50–54 ****90**

55–59 ****85**

60–64 ****75**

65–69 ****63**

70–74 ****57**

75–79 ****47**

80–84 ****36**

85–89 ****20**

90–94 ****3**

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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 Palmar?

Palmar lies in [Santander Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 5 other municipalities: [Cabrera](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/cabrera/), [Galán](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/galan/), [Hato](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/hato/), [Simacota](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/simacota/) and [Socorro](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/socorro/). By area it is the 1120th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 0.1% of [Santander Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/santander/). The centre of Palmar is about 231 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 69 km from Bucaramanga, the main town of Santander Department. The centre point is at 6.5261° N, 73.2825° 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 Palmar

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Palmar: 1 attraction.

- Ceiba · attraction

### Nearby, outside Palmar

- José Antonio Galán · monument, Socorro6.6 km
- Templo Nuestra Senora de Chiquinquira · monument, Socorro7.0 km
- Parque del Convento · attraction, Socorro7.0 km
- Convento de los Capuchinos · monument, Socorro7.0 km
- Xplorer · attraction, Pinchote11 km
- Cascada · viewpoint, Cabrera11 km
- Salto del mico · viewpoint, Barichara13 km
- Enramada de Pinchote · city gate, Pinchote13 km
- Antenas · viewpoint, San Gil13 km
- Castillo de San Antonio · castle or fort, Barichara14 km
- Museo de la Cerámica · museum, Barichara14 km
- Casa de la cultura · gallery, Barichara14 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: Palmar

- 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) · Bucaramanga68 km
- Yariguíes Airport (EJA) · Barrancabermeja80 km

### Nearest railway station

Estación propuesta de Tren Plan de Alvarez (Santa Helena del Opón), about 28 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 Palmar

Open gazetteers list **3 villages, towns and localities** in Palmar. The largest with a recorded population: Palmar (360).

- Cincomil
- Palmar
- San Pedro

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 Palmar

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

### Water

2 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Cinco Mil
- Quebrada La Veguita

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 Palmar and the best time to visit

In Palmar, 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 Palmar

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Instituto de Salud Municipal Palmar · Palmar 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.53800&mlon=-73.29060#map=17/6.53800/-73.29060) 

Bank Coomuldesa · Hato 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.54306&mlon=-73.30794#map=17/6.54306/-73.30794) 

ATM Davivienda · Charalá 30 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 6.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.47085&mlon=-73.26308#map=17/6.47085/-73.26308) 

Hotel Hotel Eufe · Hato 3.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.54192&mlon=-73.30829#map=17/6.54192/-73.30829) 

Mall C.C. San Felipe Plaza · Socorro 6.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.46966&mlon=-73.26185#map=17/6.46966/-73.26185) 

School Escuela Rural Cuchillas · Cabrera 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.53168&mlon=-73.26677#map=17/6.53168/-73.26677) 

College Universidad Libre · Socorro 6.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.47193&mlon=-73.26119#map=17/6.47193/-73.26119) 

Police station Policía Nacional · Palmar 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.53805&mlon=-73.29072#map=17/6.53805/-73.29072) 

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 Palmar

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

- Hospitals2
- Schools5
- Restaurants1
- 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
- Hato
- Jesús María
- Jordán
- La Belleza
- La Paz
- Landázuri
- Lebrija
- Los Santos
- Macaravita
- Matanza
- Mogotes
- Molagavita
- Málaga
- Ocamonte
- Oiba
- Onzaga
- 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 Palmar?In Santander Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Palmar?1,444 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Palmar?About 37 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Palmar?About 73 people per km²
- What borders Palmar?Cabrera, Galán, Hato, Simacota and Socorro
- What is there to see in Palmar?Ceiba
- What time zone is Palmar in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Palmar?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Palmar?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Palmar?3 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Palmar?December to March and June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Palmar?Instituto de Salud Municipal Palmar, about 1.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Palmar?Coomuldesa, about 3.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Palmar?Davivienda, about 30 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Palmar?Estación de Servicio Cootrasaravita, about 6.5 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Palmar?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Palmar?CO68522 (OCHA common operational dataset)