Algarrobo, Magdalena

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Algarrobo
Location of the municipality and town of Algarrobo in the Department of Magdalena.
Location of the municipality and town of Algarrobo in the Department of Magdalena.
Country Colombia
Region Caribbean
Department Magdalena
Foundation 1895
Government
 - Mayor
Population (2005)
 - Total 11,556
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Algarrobo 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.

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[edit] Politics

[edit] Sub divisions

The municipality of Algarrobo has three corregimientos:

  • Bella vista
  • Loma del Bálsamo
  • Estación Lleras

[edit] References

  1. ^ (Spanish) DANE 2005 Census: Algarrobo

[edit] External links

(Spanish) *Gobernacion del Magdalena: Municipios - Algarrobo

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