Barichara

Barichara
Municipality and town
Cathedral of Barichara

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Location of the municipality and town of Barichara in the Santander Department of Colombia.
Country  Colombia
Department Santander Department
Founded January 25, 1705[1]
Founded by Francisco Pradilla y Ayerbe [1]
Area[2]
 • Total 134 km2 (52 sq mi)
Population (2005)[3]
 • Total 7,063
 • Density 53/km2 (140/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Baricharas & Patiamarillos
Time zone UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
Website www.barichara-santander.gov.co

Barichara is a town and municipality in the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia.

References

  1. 1 2 "Nuestro municipio". www.barichara-santander.gov.co. Archived from the original on 27 November 2012. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
  2. ↑ "Municipalities of Colombia". Statoids. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
  3. ↑ "Censo general 2005 (Perfil: Barichara, Santander)" (PDF). DANE. Retrieved 28 December 2011.

Coordinates: 6°38′N 73°14′W / 6.633°N 73.233°W / 6.633; -73.233

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