San Sebastián de Buenavista

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San Sebastián de Buenavista
Location of the municipality and town of San Sebastián de Buenavista in the Department of Magdalena.
Location of the municipality and town of San Sebastián de Buenavista in the Department of Magdalena.
Country Colombia
Region Caribbean
Department Magdalena
Foundation 1748
Government
 - Mayor
Population (2005)
 - Total 16,924
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Website:
www.sansebastiandebuenavista-magdalena.gov.co

San Sebastián de Buenavista is a town and municipality of the Colombian Department of Magdalena. Founded in 1748 by Fernando de Mier y Guerra with the name San Sebastián de Melchiquejo, but was later changed on November 15, 1957 when it was erected municipality.

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Corregimientos:

  • Troncosito
  • Troncoso
  • Buenavista
  • El Coco
  • Las Margaritas
  • La Pacha
  • Los Galvis
  • San Valentín
  • Sabanas de Peralejo
  • Maria Antonia
  • Venero
  • El Seis
  • San Rafael
  • Santa Rosa
  • Dividivi

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