Buenos Aires, Cauca

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Buenos Aires, Cauca
Municipality and town
Location of the municipality and town of Buenos Aires, Cauca in the Cauca Department of Colombia.
Country  Colombia
Department Cauca Department
Elevation 2,313 m (7,589 ft)
Population
  Total 21,300
Time zone Colombia Standard Time (UTC-5)
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Buenos Aires is a town and municipality in the Cauca Department, Colombia.[1] Founded in by Vasco de Guzmán and Alonso de Fuenmayor in 1551, the municipality covers an area 520 km2 (201 sq mi) and has a population of 21,300.[1] The population is primarily engaged in agriculture and ranching.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Osorio, Nelson Freddy (3 September 2008). "Almaguer - Departamento del Cauca" (in Spanish). Fundefilms. Retrieved 30 March 2009. 

Coordinates: 2°55′N 76°40′W / 2.917°N 76.667°W / 2.917; -76.667

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