Montelíbano

Montelíbano is a town and municipality located in the Córdoba Department of Colombia. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Montelíbano.

Montelíbano
Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Montelíbano in the Córdoba Department of Colombia.
Montelíbano
Location in Colombia
Coordinates: 7°58′30″N 75°25′15″W
Country Colombia
DepartmentCórdoba Department
Founded1907
Government
  MayorGabriel Calle Demoya
Area
  Municipality and town1,820 km2 (700 sq mi)
  Urban
9.56 km2 (3.69 sq mi)
Elevation
44 m (144 ft)
Population
 (2020 est.[1])
  Municipality and town90,450
  Density50/km2 (130/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Montelíbanés
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
Postal code
234001
Area code(s)57 + 4
WebsiteOfficial website (in Spanish)

Montelíbano is host of one of the largest ferronickel mines. The Company Cerro Matoso S.A. operates the mine site, as well as the associated smelter.

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