Diseño de un centro de salud para el corregimiento San Pedro de Vijagual, Puerto Wilches, Santander

Abstract

The project proposes the design of a healthcare center for the rural settlement of San Pedro de Vijagual, located in the municipality of Puerto Wilches, Santander. This document aims to study and define the scope, technical criteria, and functional guidelines based on the current Colombian healthcare regulations. Simultaneously, a territorial analysis of Puerto Wilches is developed, with emphasis on San Pedro de Vijagual, where the close relationship with the Magdalena River shapes local dynamics and determines the main access routes, positioning river transport as a strategic means of mobility given the limitations and discontinuities of existing road infrastructure. In parallel, a bioclimatic study supported by data from IDEAM, IGAC, and other specialized sources examines variables such as temperature, humidity, solar radiation, rainfall, and topography, with the purpose of applying passive design strategies for thermal control, ventilation, shading, and overall comfort—essential in the warm and humid climate of the Magdalena Medio region. Consequently, the analysis of typological precedents highlights the relevance of the courtyard as an architectural resource that enables natural lighting, cross ventilation, and spatial connection with nature, while integrating cultural and daily practices of the community. Lastly, demographic and morbidity studies establish the spatial requirements and programmatic organization of the healthcare center, ensuring its relevance to the real needs of the population and its coherence with Colombian health system guidelines.