Ovejas is a town and municipality located in the Sucre Department, northern Colombia where the traditional Cumbia (also called Gaita) festival "Francisco Llirene" takes place in October.[1]

Ovejas
Municipality and town
The church of San Francisco de Asís
The church of San Francisco de Asís
Flag of Ovejas
Official seal of Ovejas
Location of the municipality and town of Ovejas in the Sucre Department of Colombia
Location of the municipality and town of Ovejas in the Sucre Department of Colombia
Country Colombia
DepartmentSucre Department
Area
 • Municipality and town447 km2 (173 sq mi)
Elevation
254 m (833 ft)
Population
 (2015)
 • Municipality and town21,091
 • Density47/km2 (120/sq mi)
 • Urban
11,947
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)

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9°30′N 75°10′W / 9.500°N 75.167°W / 9.500; -75.167