Barichara

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

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
DepartmentSantander Department
FoundedJanuary 25, 1705[1]
Founded byFrancisco Pradilla y Ayerbe [1]
Area
  Total134 km2 (52 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)[3]
  Total7,063
  Density53/km2 (140/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Baricharas & Patiamarillos
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
Websitewww.barichara-santander.gov.co

References

  1. "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.

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