Fundación

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Fundación

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Nickname(s): Fundación Magdalena
Location of the municipality and town of Fundación in the Department of Magdalena.
Fundación
Location of the municipality and town of Fundación in the Department of Magdalena.
Coordinates: 10°31′14″N 74°11′12″E / 10.52056°N 74.18667°E / 10.52056; 74.18667
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)

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

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Coordinates: 10°31′17″N 74°11′12″W / 10.5214°N 74.1867°W / 10.5214; -74.1867

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