[citation needed] The population receives an influx of visitors on the weekends because of its reputation for having outstanding entertainment venues.

Sabaneta was initially inhabited by the Anacona indigenous peoples (aboriginals from the other side of the Aná), who settled the eastern slope, starting from the hill of Pan de Azucar.

The Montoya, Restrepo, Vélez, Díaz, Díez, Vásquez, Guzmán, Garcés, Baena, Salazar, Mejía, Mesas, Álvarez and Soto families were the second group to populate this region.

Its topography varies from flat reliefs and slight hills to places with steep slopes.

The main stream is the Medellín River, which serves as its border with the municipality Itagüí.