# Yotoco Municipality, Valle del Cauca Department – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/yotoco/ Municipality · Valle del Cauca Department # Yotoco Yotoco is a municipality of Colombia in Valle del Cauca Department. It had an estimated **16,647 people** in 2025 on 328 km² (about 51 per km²). Its main town is Yotoco. 36 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 37 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 16,647people (2025) - 328km² - 37mapped services - 965 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Yotoco? Yotoco had an estimated **16,647 people** in 2025 — 0.4% of Valle del Cauca Department, 488th of 1121 municipalities. There are 1,031 women for every 1,000 men (below the Valle del Cauca Department figure of 1,161). Spread over 328 km², that is about **51 people per km²**, 537th of 1121 municipalities. 21.5% of people are children under 15 and 14.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 35 years (it is 34 across Valle del Cauca Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 55 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,091** 5–9 ****1,203** 10–14 ****1,286** 15–19 ****1,282** 20–24 ****1,222** 25–29 ****1,158** 30–34 ****1,087** 35–39 ****1,014** 40–44 ****1,056** 45–49 ****1,070** 50–54 ****1,003** 55–59 ****948** 60–64 ****875** 65–69 ****773** 70–74 ****631** 75–79 ****444** 80–84 ****265** 85–89 ****134** 90–94 ****64** 95+ ****29** 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 Yotoco? Yotoco lies in [Valle del Cauca Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 9 other municipalities: [Calima](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/calima/), [El Cerrito](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/el-cerrito/), [Guacarí](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/guacari/), [Guadalajara de Buga](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/guadalajara-de-buga/), [Restrepo](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/restrepo/), [Riofrío](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/riofrio/), [San Pedro](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/san-pedro/), [Tuluá](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/tulua/) and [Vijes](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/vijes/). By area it is the 517th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 1.6% of [Valle del Cauca Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/valle-del-cauca/). The centre of Yotoco is about 269 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 54 km from Cali, the main town of Valle del Cauca Department. The centre point is at 3.8986° N, 76.3993° 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 Yotoco OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Yotoco: 3 attractions; 1 museum. - Casa Museo Chimbilaco · museum - Primer Pailón · attraction - Reserva Natural Chimbilaco · attraction - Segundo Pailón · attraction ### Nearby, outside Yotoco - Laguna de Sonso RDIM · nature reserve, Guadalajara de Buga5.6 km - Aljibe Antigüo · attraction, Guadalajara de Buga8.4 km - Museo arqueológico Calima · museum, Calima10 km - Obelisco Faro Monumento Alejandro Cabal Pombo · monument, Guadalajara de Buga11 km - El árbol más lindo de Buga Ceiba Blanca · attraction, Guadalajara de Buga11 km - Museo del Milagroso · museum, Guadalajara de Buga11 km - Plazoleta Lourdes · attraction, Guadalajara de Buga11 km - CABAL · memorial, Guadalajara de Buga11 km - Academia de Historia Leonardo Tascón · museum, Guadalajara de Buga11 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: Yotoco - 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 - Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO) · Cali40 km - Gerardo Tobar López Airport (BUN) · Buenaventura66 km ### Nearest railway station Buga (Guadalajara de Buga), about 10 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 05:55) and shortest in Dec (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:03, sunset around 17:57). 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 Yotoco Open gazetteers list **36 villages, towns and localities** in Yotoco. The largest with a recorded population: Yotoco (8,362). Settlements here lie between about 929 m and 1,936 m above sea level (median 965 m). - Campo Alegre - Caney - Casa de Paja - Casa de Zinc - Cayetano - Dopo - El Cedral - El Cocal - El Dorado - El Espinal - El Guabal - El Prado - El Rugio - Hato Viejo - La Bolsa - La Estrella - La Fonda - La Gorgona - La María - La Rotura - Ladrilleros - Las Delicias - Los Chorros - Madre Vieja - Mediacanoa - Miravalle - Muñecos - Málaga - Piedras - Planes - Puentetierra - Rayito-La Negra - Vado - Venecia - Vereda Calimita - Yotoco 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 Yotoco Named natural and historic features inside Yotoco, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 31 rivers and streams; 2 lakes. - Ciénaga La Nubia - Ciénaga Regina - Quebrada Chimbilaco - Quebrada Dopo - Quebrada El Burro - Quebrada El Caney - Quebrada El Chocho - Quebrada El Espinal - Quebrada El Gallinazo - Quebrada El Jardín - Quebrada El Negrito - Quebrada El Obispo - Quebrada El Rubio - Quebrada Fanfarrona - Quebrada Jiguales - Quebrada La Cristalina - Quebrada Las Amarilla - Quebrada Las Quebraditas - Quebrada Los Chorros - Quebrada Los Pianes - Quebrada Los Santos - Quebrada Negra - Quebrada San Antonio - Quebrada Tres Cucas …and 9 more. ### Coast and islands 1 island. - Isla Morro del Medio ### Hills and mountains 14 hills; 7 mountains. - Alto Vallenato · 1,609 m - Alto La Esperanza · 1,544 m - Alto de los Toros · 1,529 m - Alto Oabo Vela · 1,501 m - Alto El Piojo · 1,489 m - Alto Guacas · 1,463 m - Loma El Espinal · 1,406 m - Loma Los Chivos · 1,348 m - Alto Quinota Sombrero · 1,337 m - Loma La Carrposa · 1,255 m - Loma La Cruz · 1,228 m - Loma Las Peñas · 1,172 m - Loma La Cruz · 1,170 m - Loma Chimbilaco · 1,169 m - Loma Las Totas · 1,159 m - Loma El Llanito · 1,144 m - Alto El Diablo · 1,142 m - Loma Casa de Paja · 1,142 m - Loma Rumania · 1,125 m - Loma Villaobos · 1,108 m - Loma de Chiquique · 1,035 m 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 Yotoco and the best time to visit In Yotoco, the warmest month is Aug (average 19 °C) and the coolest is Nov (18 °C). About 1,309 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (171 mm) and the driest Jul (66 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 18 73 Feb 19 86 Mar 19 114 Apr 19 160 May 19 136 Jun 18 80 Jul 18 66 Aug 19 67 Sep 19 81 Oct 18 157 Nov 18 171 Dec 18 118 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Yotoco Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital IPS ESE Hospital Local de Yotoco · Yotoco 4.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.86163&mlon=-76.38501#map=17/3.86163/-76.38501) Bank Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito COOTRAIPI · Yotoco 4.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.86191&mlon=-76.38453#map=17/3.86191/-76.38453) ATM Banco de Bogotá · El Cerrito 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.68928&mlon=-76.31166#map=17/3.68928/-76.31166) Petrol pump EDS Terpel · Yotoco 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.89590&mlon=-76.37274#map=17/3.89590/-76.37274) Hotel Hotel Junior · Yotoco 4.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.86425&mlon=-76.38288#map=17/3.86425/-76.38288) Mall Buga Plaza · Guadalajara de Buga 9.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.90080&mlon=-76.31083#map=17/3.90080/-76.31083) School Escuela Primaria Policarpa Salavarrieta · Yotoco 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.85970&mlon=-76.38382#map=17/3.85970/-76.38382) College SENA - Centro Agropecuario de Buga · Guadalajara de Buga 9.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.89046&mlon=-76.31309#map=17/3.89046/-76.31309) Police station Estación de Policía Yotoco · Yotoco 4.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.86036&mlon=-76.38568#map=17/3.86036/-76.38568) 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 Yotoco Places mapped inside Yotoco in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Banks1 - Petrol pumps4 - Hotels6 - Schools4 - Cinemas1 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants17 - 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 Valle del Cauca Department - Alcalá - Andalucía - Ansermanuevo - Argelia - Bolívar - Buenaventura - Bugalagrande - Caicedonia - Cali - Calima - Candelaria - Cartago - Dagua - El Cairo - El Cerrito - El Dovio - El Águila - Florida - Ginebra - Guacarí - Guadalajara de Buga - Jamundí - La Cumbre - La Unión - La Victoria - Obando - Palmira - Pradera - Restrepo - Riofrío - Roldanillo - San Pedro - Sevilla - Toro - Trujillo - Tuluá - Ulloa - Versalles - Vijes - Yumbo - Zarzal ## Quick answers - Where is Yotoco?In Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia - What is the population of Yotoco?16,647 (2025 estimate) - What is the median age in Yotoco?About 35 years (2025 estimate) - What is the population density of Yotoco?About 51 people per km² - What borders Yotoco?Calima, El Cerrito, Guacarí, Guadalajara de Buga, Restrepo, Riofrío, San Pedro, Tuluá and Vijes - What is there to see in Yotoco?Casa Museo Chimbilaco, Primer Pailón, Reserva Natural Chimbilaco, Segundo Pailón - What time zone is Yotoco in?UTC−5 - What currency is used in Yotoco?Peso (COP) - What language is spoken in Yotoco?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Yotoco?36 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Yotoco?Settlements lie between 929 m and 1,936 m - What is the highest point in Yotoco?Alto Vallenato (1,609 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Yotoco?December to March and June to September - Where is the nearest hospital to Yotoco?IPS ESE Hospital Local de Yotoco, about 4.4 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Yotoco?Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito COOTRAIPI, about 4.4 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Yotoco?Banco de Bogotá, about 25 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Yotoco?EDS Terpel, about 3.0 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Yotoco?2 mapped - How many banks are in Yotoco?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Yotoco?4 mapped - What is the P-code of Yotoco?CO76890 (OCHA common operational dataset)