Algarrobo, Magdalena

Algarrobo
town

Location of the municipality and town of Algarrobo in the Department of Magdalena.
Country Colombia
Region Caribbean
Department Magdalena
Foundation 1895
Population (2005)
  Total 11,556
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Algarrobo (Spanish pronunciation: [alɣaˈroβo]) is a town and municipality of the Magdalena Department in northern Colombia. Founded in 1895 by José Felipe Oñate. Erected municipality by ordenance 008 of June 24, 1999.

Politics

Sub divisions

The municipality of Algarrobo has three corregimientos:

References

External links

(Spanish) *Gobernacion del Magdalena: Municipios - Algarrobo

Coordinates: 10°06′00″N 74°16′00″W / 10.1°N 74.2667°W