Istmina

Istmina
Municipality and town

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Location of the municipality and town of Istmina in the Chocó Department of Colombia.
Country  Colombia
Department Chocó Department
Founded March 8, 1834
Government
 • Mayor Arbey Pino
Area
 • Municipality and town 2,480 km2 (957.53 sq mi)
Elevation 65 m (213.3 ft)
Population (2015)
 • Municipality and town 25,351
 • Density 10.22/km2 (26.48/sq mi)
 • Urban 20,112
Time zone UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)

Istmina is a municipality and town in the Chocó Department, Colombia. The town of Istmina was founded in 1834 by Juan Nepomuceno Mosquera, initially with the name of San Pablo. The name was changed in 1903 to Istmina, a contraction of isthmus and minas (mines), two characteristics of the area. The municipality covers 2,480 square kilometres (958 sq mi), with an average elevation of 79 metres (259 ft), and an average temperature of 25.9 °C (79 °F). Istmina is located 75 km (47 mi) from the departmental capital, Quibdó.

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This article is based in part on material from the Spanish Wikipedia.

Coordinates: 5°10′N 76°41′W / 5.167°N 76.683°W / 5.167; -76.683


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