# San Benito Abad Municipality, Sucre Department – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/colombia/sucre/san-benito-abad/ Municipality · Sucre Department # San Benito Abad San Benito Abad is a municipality of Colombia in Sucre Department. It had an estimated **31,590 people** in 2025 on 1,495 km² (about 21 per km²). Its main town is San Benito Abad. 57 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 44 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 31,590people (2025) - 1,495km² - 44mapped services - 19 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in San Benito Abad? San Benito Abad had an estimated **31,590 people** in 2025 — 3.2% of Sucre Department, 262nd of 1121 municipalities. There are 921 women for every 1,000 men (below the Sucre Department figure of 999). Spread over 1,495 km², that is about **21 people per km²**, 861st of 1121 municipalities. 26.5% of people are children under 15 and 9.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 28 years (it is 30 across Sucre Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 56 children and older people. 0–4 ****2,570** 5–9 ****2,822** 10–14 ****2,987** 15–19 ****2,944** 20–24 ****2,783** 25–29 ****2,471** 30–34 ****2,204** 35–39 ****1,998** 40–44 ****1,875** 45–49 ****1,718** 50–54 ****1,541** 55–59 ****1,454** 60–64 ****1,278** 65–69 ****1,000** 70–74 ****793** 75–79 ****557** 80–84 ****313** 85–89 ****159** 90–94 ****76** 95+ ****32** 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 San Benito Abad? San Benito Abad lies in [Sucre Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/sucre/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 9 other municipalities: [Ayapel](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/ayapel/), [Caimito](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/sucre/caimito/), [Chinú](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/cordoba/chinu/), [El Roble](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/sucre/el-roble/), [Galeras](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/sucre/galeras/), [Magangué](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/magangue/), [Majagual](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/sucre/majagual/), [San Marcos](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/sucre/san-marcos/) and [Sucre](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/sucre/sucre/). By area it is the 126th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 14.1% of [Sucre Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/sucre/). The centre of San Benito Abad is about 473 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 76 km from Sincelejo, the main town of Sucre Department. The centre point is at 8.7781° N, 74.9436° 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 San Benito Abad OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in San Benito Abad: 1 beach. - Punta Mosquitera · beach ### Nearby, outside San Benito Abad - Canales y Camellones · archaeological site, Caimito12 km - Islandia · beach, Caimito17 km - Canales y Camellones · archaeological site, San Marcos17 km - Canales y Camellones · archaeological site, San Marcos17 km - Canales y Camellones · archaeological site, Caimito18 km - Canales y camellones · archaeological site, Caimito18 km - Canales y Camellones · archaeological site, San Marcos19 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: San Benito Abad - 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 - Las Brujas Airport (CZU) · Corozal72 km - Los Garzones Airport (MTR) · Montería97 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:40) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:06, sunset around 17:43). 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 San Benito Abad Open gazetteers list **57 villages, towns and localities** in San Benito Abad. The largest with a recorded population: San Benito Abad (18,181). Settlements here lie between about 12 m and 48 m above sea level (median 19 m). - Andalucía - Armenia - Buenos Aires - Carreto - Catania - Cayo de La Tía - Centenario - Cipataca - Corral Viejo - Costa Rica - Cuiva - Damasco - Doña Ana - El Cauchal - El Cedral - El Empedrado - El Limón - El Paso - El Salto - El Socorro - El Triunfo - Isla Batera - Isla del Coco - Jegua - La Carrancara - La Ceiba - La Ceibita - La Esmeralda - La Isla - La Madre de Dios - La Pradera - La Ventura - Las Chispas - Las Palmas - Loma Seca - Los Boquerones - Los Ponches - Malambá - Monguan - No Hay Como Dios - Palenquillo - Pasifueres - Pasoclave - Plaza San Antonio - Puerto Boy - Punta de Blanco - Rancho La Tía - San Benito Abad - San Isidro - San Jose - San Lorenzo - San Martín de Loba - San Roque - Santa Elena - Santa Rita - Santiago Apóstol - Viloria Numero Dos 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 San Benito Abad Named natural and historic features inside San Benito Abad, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 28 lakes; 17 rivers and streams. - Arroyo Caimitico - Arroyo Cundoso - Arroyo Dorada - Arroyo Jobito - Arroyo La Ternera - Arroyo Pita - Arroyo Porquero - Arroyo Tambor - Caño Guadua - Caño Los Rastrojos - Caño Pabón - Caño Palenquillo - Caño Pasifueres - Caño Rabón - Caño San Matias - Ciénaga Caracoli - Ciénaga Cascajalito - Ciénaga El Coco - Ciénaga El Firme - Ciénaga El Roble - Ciénaga El Toro - Ciénaga Grande - Ciénaga La Ceiba - Ciénaga Los Caimanes …and 21 more. 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 San Benito Abad and the best time to visit In San Benito Abad, the warmest month is Mar (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Oct (27 °C). About 1,002 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (135 mm) and the driest Feb (9 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **September and November to December**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 29 11 Feb 31 9 Mar 31 25 Apr 30 81 May 29 128 Jun 28 105 Jul 28 135 Aug 28 118 Sep 27 119 Oct 27 121 Nov 27 108 Dec 28 42 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from San Benito Abad Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital ESE Hospital Santa Catalina de Sena · Sucre 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.81237&mlon=-74.72038#map=17/8.81237/-74.72038) Bank Agrarian Bank · La Unión 38 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.85324&mlon=-75.27685#map=17/8.85324/-75.27685) Petrol pump Super Estación Santa Lucía · Sucre 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.87493&mlon=-74.73671#map=17/8.87493/-74.73671) Hotel Hotel y Restaurante CasaGrande San Marcos · San Marcos 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.65786&mlon=-75.12840#map=17/8.65786/-75.12840) Mall Centro De San Marcos Sucre · San Marcos 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.65589&mlon=-75.12947#map=17/8.65589/-75.12947) School Escuela Rural de Guayabal · San Benito Abad 6.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.77673&mlon=-74.99954#map=17/8.77673/-74.99954) College SENA · La Unión 38 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.85789&mlon=-75.27609#map=17/8.85789/-75.27609) Police station Estación de Policía Municipal · La Unión 38 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.85077&mlon=-75.27835#map=17/8.85077/-75.27835) 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 San Benito Abad Places mapped inside San Benito Abad in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Petrol pumps1 - Schools43 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 Sucre Department - Buenavista - Caimito - Chalán - Colosó - Corozal - Coveñas - El Roble - Galeras - Guaranda - La Unión - Los Palmitos - Majagual - Morroa - Ovejas - Palmito - Sampués - San José de Toluviejo - San Juan de Betulia - San Luis de Sincé - San Marcos - San Onofre - San Pedro - Santiago de Tolú - Sincelejo - Sucre ## Quick answers - Where is San Benito Abad?In Sucre Department, Colombia - What is the population of San Benito Abad?31,590 (2025 estimate) - What is the median age in San Benito Abad?About 28 years (2025 estimate) - What is the population density of San Benito Abad?About 21 people per km² - What borders San Benito Abad?Ayapel, Caimito, Chinú, El Roble, Galeras, Magangué, Majagual, San Marcos and Sucre - What is there to see in San Benito Abad?Punta Mosquitera - What time zone is San Benito Abad in?UTC−5 - What currency is used in San Benito Abad?Peso (COP) - What language is spoken in San Benito Abad?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in San Benito Abad?57 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of San Benito Abad?Settlements lie between 12 m and 48 m - What is the best time to visit San Benito Abad?September and November to December - Where is the nearest hospital to San Benito Abad?ESE Hospital Santa Catalina de Sena, about 25 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to San Benito Abad?Agrarian Bank, about 38 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Benito Abad?Super Estación Santa Lucía, about 25 km from the centre - How many petrol pumps are in San Benito Abad?1 mapped - What is the P-code of San Benito Abad?CO70678 (OCHA common operational dataset)