Yalí
Yalí is a town and municipality located in northeastern Antioquia Department, Colombia, colloquially called "the town of hills". Part of the subregion of Northeastern Antioquia. Yalí was established as a municipality in 1956 and was named after one of its founders; Lorenzo Yalí. In its early days the town's economy relied on mining, now the economic activity is focused on the "cañicultura" (sugarcane plantations) with aims of production of panela.
Yalí, Antioquia | |
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 Location of the municipality and town of Yalí, Antioquia in the Antioquia Department of Colombia | |
  Yalí, Antioquia Location in Colombia | |
| Coordinates: 6°40′36″N 74°50′28″W | |
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| Subregion | Northeastern |
| Elevation | 1,250 m (4,100 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) |
References
- (in Spanish) Yalí official website
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