Zambrano, Bolívar

Zambrano is a town and municipality located in the Bolívar Department, northern Colombia.It was founded in 1770 By Don Alvaro de Zambrano in what was once Territories which belonged to the native Malibùes. It is located Two and a half Hours from the Departmental capital, Cartagena, Bolivar. During the War for independence, Zambrano played a very important role in the support for Simon Bolivar and for independence from the Kingdom of Spain by many Brave troops fighting for the Colombian Independence movement. In fact, Simon Bolivar stayed one night in Zambrano and was housed by the Campillo Family. The economy is largely agricultural and thanks to its location on the Magdalena River.

Zambrano, Bolívar
Municipality and town
Flag
Motto(s): 
Strength and Willpower
Location of the municipality and town of Zambrano, Bolívar in the Bolívar Department of Colombia
Coordinates: 9°45′N 74°50′W
Country Colombia
DepartmentBolívar Department
Founded byDon Alvaro de Zambrano
Area
  Total302 km2 (117 sq mi)
Elevation
13 m (43 ft)
Population
 (Census 2018[1])
  Total11,367
  Density38/km2 (97/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
Patron saintSaint Sebastian
Websitewww.zambrano-bolivar.gov.co
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References

  1. "Censo Nacional de Población y Vivienda 2018" (in Spanish). DANE. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
  2. Zambrano from "Archived copy". Archived from the original on February 14, 2015. Retrieved April 11, 2013.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link),


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