Garagoa, Boyacá

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Garagoa
Location of the town and municipality of Garagoa in Boyacá Department.
Location of the town and municipality of Garagoa in Boyacá Department.
Department Boyacá
Province Neira
Foundation 1539
Area
 - Total 150.00 km² (57.9 sq mi)
Elevation 1,750 m (5,741 ft)
Population
 - Total 16,363 1,993
Time zone -5 (UTC)
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Website:
Garagoa official website

Garagoa is a town and municipality in Colombia, located in the Boyacá Department It covers an area of 150 km², and is located at an altitude of 1750 m above sea level. It is the capital of the Province of Neira and as of 1993 it has a population of 16,363. It is also the seat of the Diocese of Garagoa of the Catholic Church.

Garagoa was founded by Captain Gonzalo Jimenez de Quesada in 1539, and was elevated to municipal status in 1809.

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See also: List of municipalities in Boyacá

Coordinates: 5°05′N, 73°22′W

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