Cravo Norte

Cravo Norte is a town and municipality in the Arauca Department, Colombia. It is thought to have been founded in 1538 by the Jesuit missionary Joseph Gumilla. The first census was conducted in May 1797 and counted a population of 205. [1]

Cravo Norte
Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Cravo Norte in the Arauca Department of Colombia
Country Colombia
DepartmentArauca Department
Founded1538
Government
  MayorJavier Esneider Triana Mujica
Area
  Municipality and town5,301 km2 (2,046.73 sq mi)
Elevation
124 m (406.82 ft)
Population
 (2015)
  Municipality and town3,331
  Density0.63/km2 (1.63/sq mi)
  Urban
2,319
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
ClimateAw
Websitewww.cravonorte-arauca.gov.co

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