Algarrobo, Magdalena
| Algarrobo | |||
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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 | ||
| Population (2005) | |||
| • Total | 11,556 | ||
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| Time zone | UTC-5 | ||
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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.
Politics
Sub divisions
The municipality of Algarrobo has three corregimientos:
- Bella vista
- Loma del Bálsamo
- Estación Lleras
References
External links
(in Spanish) *Gobernacion del Magdalena: Municipios - Algarrobo
Coordinates: 10°06′00″N 74°16′00″W / 10.1°N 74.2667°W
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