Pivijay

Pivijay
town

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Location of the municipality and town of Pivijay in the Department of Magdalena.
Country Colombia
Region Caribbean
Department Magdalena
Foundation 1774
Population (2005)
  Total 38,307
  [1]
Time zone UTC-5
Website
www.pivijay-magdalena.gov.co

Pivijay is a town and municipality of the Colombian Department of Magdalena. Founded in 1774 by José Flores, Julian Valera y Antonio Sánchez. Promoted to municipality in 1912.

Politics

Administrative divisions

Corregimientos:

  • Avianca
  • Canoas
  • Caraballo
  • Chinoblas
  • Garrapatas
  • Las Piedras
  • Media Luna
  • Paraco (Carmen del Magdalena)
  • Paraíso
  • Piñuelas
  • Placitas
  • Salaminita

References

Coordinates: 10°28′N 74°37′W / 10.467°N 74.617°W / 10.467; -74.617

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