Fundación
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| Fundación | |||
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| Nickname(s): Fundación Magdalena | |||
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  Fundación | |||
| Coordinates: 10°31′14″N 74°11′12″E / 10.52056°N 74.18667°E | |||
| Country | Colombia | ||
| Region | Caribbean | ||
| Department | Magdalena | ||
| Founded | 1902 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Luz Estella Duran | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 922 km2 (356 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) | ||
| Population (2005) | |||
| • Total | 82,532 | ||
| • Density | 90/km2 (230/sq mi) | ||
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| Demonym | Fundanese | ||
| Area code(s) | 57 +5 | ||
| Website | Official website (Spanish) | ||
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Fundación is a town and municipality of the Colombian Department of Magdalena. Its people are known as Fundanenses. The primary economic activity is livestock-raising, for production of both meat and milk. Other crops are: corn, yuca, oranges, bananas, beans, sesame, sorghum, rice, tomatoes, and tobacco. There is also artisanal fishing.
Physically, the area of Fundación consists of river valley, flood plain and some low-lying hills. The municipio is bounded on the north by Aracataca, on the east by Bosconia, on the south by Chibolo, and, on the west by Pivijay, Sabanas de San Angel, and Algarrobo. The town is crossed by the Fundación River.
- Population: 82, 532
- Elevation: 45 meters
- Area: 922 km².
Points of interest
- Bridge over the Fundación River
- Chapel of the Holy Family College
- Church of Our Lord of Miracles
- Church of Maria Auxiliadora
- Fountain of the Barrio Vera Judith
- Los Varones Park
Gallery
References
- ↑ DANE 2005 Census: Fundación (Spanish)
External links
- (Spanish) Fundacion official website
- (Spanish) Government of Magdalena: Fundación
Coordinates: 10°31′17″N 74°11′12″W / 10.5214°N 74.1867°W
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