Yalí is a town and municipality located in northeastern Antioquia Department, Colombia, colloquially called "the town of hills". Part of the sub-region of Northeastern Antioquia, it lies at an altitude of 1,250 m (4,100 ft) above sea level.
Yalí, Antioquia | |
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 Location of the municipality and town of Yalí, Antioquia in the Antioquia Department of Colombia | |
  Yalí, Antioquia Location in Colombia | |
| Coordinates: 6°40′36″N 74°50′28″W / 6.67667°N 74.84111°W | |
| Country |  Colombia |
| Department |  Antioquia Department |
| Subregion | Northeastern |
| Elevation | 1,250 m (4,100 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) |
Yalí was established as a municipality in 1956 and was named after one of its founders; Lorenzo Yalí. In its early days the town's economy relied on mining, now the economic activity is focused on the "cañicultura" (sugarcane plantations) with aims of production of panela.
References
edit- (in Spanish) Yalí official website
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