Zapatoca
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| Zapatoca | |
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| — Municipality and town — | |
| Nickname(s): Ciudad Levitica (Levitical City | |
| Motto: Libertad y Orden (Liberty and Order) | |
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| Country |  Colombia |
| Department | Santander Department |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4 km2 (1.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 13,123 m (4,000 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | ~30,000 |
| Time zone | Colombia Standard Time (UTC-5) |
| Website | www.zapatoca-santander.gov.co |
Zapatoca is a town and municipality in the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia. It is at a high altitude and is a common stop between Bucaramanga and San Gil. It was built in the early 17th century by the Spanish conquistadores.
Coordinates: 6°49′N 73°16′W / 6.817°N 73.267°W
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