Remolino is a town and municipality of the Colombian Department of Magdalena. Founded between 1752 and 1776 by Fernando de Mier y Guerra. Erected municipality in 1814.

Remolino
town
Flag of Remolino
Official seal of Remolino
Location of the municipality and town of Remolino in the Department of Magdalena.
Location of the municipality and town of Remolino in the Department of Magdalena.
CountryColombia
RegionCaribbean
DepartmentMagdalena
Foundationcirca 1752–76
Population
 (2005)
 • Total
7,840
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Time zoneUTC-5
Website
www.remolino-magdalena.gov.co

Politics

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Administrative divisions

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Corregimientos:

  • Corral Viejo
  • El Dividivi
  • San Rafael
  • Santa Rita
  • El Salado
  • Martinete
  • Las Casitas
  • Buenavista
  • Candelaria
  • Rosa Vieja

References

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10°40′N 74°35′W / 10.667°N 74.583°W / 10.667; -74.583