Barichara

Barichara
Municipality and town

Cathedral of Barichara

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Location of the municipality and town of Barichara in the Santander Department of Colombia.
Country  Colombia
Department Santander Department
Founded January 25, 1705[1]
Founded by Francisco Pradilla y Ayerbe [1]
Area[2]
  Total 134 km2 (52 sq mi)
Population (2005)[3]
  Total 7,063
  Density 53/km2 (140/sq mi)
Demonym Baricharas & Patiamarillos
Time zone Colombia Standard Time (UTC-5)
Website www.barichara-santander.gov.co

Barichara is a town and municipality in the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Nuestro municipio". www.barichara-santander.gov.co. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
  2. "Municipalities of Colombia". Statoids. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
  3. "Censo general 2005 (Perfil: Barichara, Santander)". DANE. Retrieved 28 December 2011.

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Coordinates: 6°38′N 73°14′W / 6.633°N 73.233°W