San Zenón

San Zenón
town

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Location of the municipality and town of San Zenón in the Department of Magdalena.
Country Colombia
Region Caribbean
Department Magdalena
Foundation 1751
Population (2005)
  Total 8,749
  [1]
Time zone UTC-5
Website
www.santaana-magdalena.gov.co

San Zenón (Spanish pronunciation: [san seˈnon]) is a town and municipality of the Colombian Department of Magdalena. It was founded in 1751 by Antonio de Mier y Guerra. On April 30, 1950, it was elevated to the category of municipality.

Politics

Administrative divisions

Corregimientos
  • Peñoncito
  • Palomar
  • Angostura
  • Bermejal
  • Janeiro
  • Santa Rosa
  • Santa Teresa
  • Guinea
  • El Horno
  • Puerto Arturo

References

Coordinates: 9°20′N 74°18′W / 9.333°N 74.300°W / 9.333; -74.300


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