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.
Algarrobo | |
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town | |
![]() 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
editSub divisions
editThe municipality of Algarrobo has three corregimientos:
- Bella vista
- Loma del Bálsamo
- Estación Lleras
References
edit- ^ "Municipalities of Colombia". statoids. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
- ^ "Censo Nacional de Población y Vivienda 2018" (in Spanish). DANE. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
External links
edit(in Spanish) *Gobernacion del Magdalena: Municipios - Algarrobo