Algarrobo, Magdalena

Coordinates: 10°06′00″N 74°16′00″W / 10.1°N 74.2667°W / 10.1; -74.2667
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Algarrobo
town
Flag of Algarrobo
Official seal of Algarrobo
Location of the municipality and town of Algarrobo in the Department of Magdalena.
Location of the municipality and town of Algarrobo in the Department of Magdalena.
CountryColombia
RegionCaribbean
DepartmentMagdalena
Foundation1895
Population
 (2005)
 • Total11,556
 [1]
Time zoneUTC-5
Website
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Algarrobo (Spanish pronunciation: [alɣaˈroβo]) is a town and municipality of the Magdalena Department in northern Colombia. Founded in 1895 by José Felipe Oñate. Erected municipality by ordenance 008 of June 24, 1999.

Politics

Sub divisions

The municipality of Algarrobo has three corregimientos:

  • Bella vista
  • Loma del Bálsamo
  • Estación Lleras

References

  1. ^ Template:Es icon DANE 2005 Census: Algarrobo

External links

Template:Es icon *Gobernacion del Magdalena: Municipios - Algarrobo

10°06′00″N 74°16′00″W / 10.1°N 74.2667°W / 10.1; -74.2667