Turbaco
| Turbaco | ||
|---|---|---|
| Municipality and town | ||
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Turbaco Plaza, Church of Santa Catalina. | ||
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 Location of the municipality and town of Turbaco in the Bolívar Department of Colombia | ||
  Turbaco Location in Colombia | ||
| Coordinates: CO 10°19′N 75°26′W / 10.317°N 75.433°W | ||
| Country |
 Colombia | |
| Department | Bolívar Department | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Mayron Martinez | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 170 km2 (70 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 128 m (420 ft) | |
| Population (2012) | ||
| • Total | 69,099 | |
| • Density | 410/km2 (1,100/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Turbaquero | |
| Time zone | Colombia Standard Time (UTC-5) | |
| Area code(s) | 57 + 5 | |
| Website | Official website (Spanish) | |
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Turbaco is a municipality in the Bolívar Department of Colombia. It is about 20 minutes from Cartagena de Indias and is one of Bolívar's most organized municipalities. Turbaco is known for its famous "Fiesta de Toros" in December to celebrate the new year. Currently, the municipality is undergoing major expansion plans and remodeling.
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Coordinates: 10°21′N 75°20′W / 10.350°N 75.333°W
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