Islands in Colombia map & data
There are 281 islands mapped in Colombia, spread over 25 regions. The most are in Amazonas (46), Chocó (41) and Bolívar (35). 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Isla de Malpelo, Isla Fuerte and Cayo Acuario.
Islands by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Amazonas | 46 | 16% |
| Chocó | 41 | 15% |
| Bolívar | 35 | 12% |
| Magdalena | 17 | 6.0% |
| Archipiélago de San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina | 17 | 6.0% |
| Vichada | 15 | 5.3% |
| Valle del Cauca | 12 | 4.3% |
| Vaupés | 12 | 4.3% |
| Antioquia | 11 | 3.9% |
| Boyacá | 11 | 3.9% |
| Sucre | 9 | 3.2% |
| Nariño | 8 | 2.8% |
| Tolima | 7 | 2.5% |
| La Guajira | 5 | 1.8% |
| Putumayo | 5 | 1.8% |
| Guainía | 5 | 1.8% |
| Caquetá | 5 | 1.8% |
| Meta | 3 | 1.1% |
| Cundinamarca | 3 | 1.1% |
| Cauca | 3 | 1.1% |
| Atlántico | 2 | 0.7% |
| Córdoba | 2 | 0.7% |
| Cesar | 1 | 0.4% |
| Casanare | 1 | 0.4% |
| Huila | 1 | 0.4% |
Notable islands in Colombia
- Isla de Malpelo
- Isla FuerteCórdoba
- Cayo AcuarioArchipiélago de San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina
- Isla AmeliaAmazonas
- Morro de GairaMagdalena
- CabrunaSucre
- Isla Cerro ChicoBoyacá
- Isla Mahuisa
- Isla TortuguillaCórdoba
- Cayo CangrejoArchipiélago de San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina
- Isla AraraAmazonas
- Isla BoquerónSucre
- Isla La CustodiaBoyacá
- Isla San Miguel
- Cayo RocosoArchipiélago de San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina
- Isla CahuranAmazonas
- Isla CeycénSucre
- Isla San PedroBoyacá
- Isla Yagrumo
- Isla de Santa CatalinaArchipiélago de San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina
- Isla LoretoAmazonas
- Isla MangleSucre
- Isla Santa HelenaBoyacá
- Cayo CórdobaArchipiélago de San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina
- Isla VirivaAmazonas
- Isla MúcuraSucre
- Isla Santa InesBoyacá
- Cayo SantanderArchipiélago de San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina
- Isla de los MicosAmazonas
- Isla PalmaSucre
- Isla Santo DomingoBoyacá
- Rocky CayArchipiélago de San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina
- ArenasAmazonas
- PandaSucre
- Cayo EsteArchipiélago de San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina
- CurevateAmazonas
- Santa Cruz del IsloteSucre
- Dos IslasAmazonas
- GuajaruAmazonas
- IracaAmazonas
What's in this layer
Every island in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Named islands and islets.
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Frequently asked questions
How many islands are there in Colombia?
This layer holds 281 islands in Colombia, the most of them in Amazonas. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of islands in Colombia?
Yes. Own the layer ($5 once, or every Colombia layer with the $29 Country Pass) and export it from the studio as CSV, Shapefile, GeoJSON, KML, GPX, ArcGIS, QGIS, PNG or PDF.
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What information comes with each island?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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