Algarrobo, Magdalena
Algarrobo (Spanish pronunciation: [alɣaˈroβo]) is a town and municipality of the Magdalena Department in northern Colombia. Founded in 1895 by José Felipe Oñate. Erected municipality by ordinance 008 of June 24, 1999.
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 Location of the municipality and town of Algarrobo in the Department of Magdalena. | |
| Country | Colombia |
| Region | Caribbean |
| Department | Magdalena |
| Foundation | 1895 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 409 km2 (158 sq mi) |
| Population (Census 2018[2]) | |
| • Total | 14,294 |
| • Density | 35/km2 (91/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 |
| Website | [] |
Politics
Sub divisions
The municipality of Algarrobo has three corregimientos:
- Bella vista
- Loma del Bálsamo
- Estación Lleras
References
- "Municipalities of Colombia". statoids. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
- "Censo Nacional de Población y Vivienda 2018" (in Spanish). DANE. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
External links
(in Spanish) *Gobernacion del Magdalena: Municipios - Algarrobo
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