Salamina, Magdalena

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Salamina
Location of the municipality and town of Salamina in the Department of Magdalena.
Location of the municipality and town of Salamina in the Department of Magdalena.
Country Colombia
Region Caribbean
Department Magdalena
Foundation circa 1607
Government
 - Mayor
Population (2005)
 - Total 8,239
  [1]
Website:
www.salamina-magdalena.gov.co

Salamina is a town and municipality in the Department of Magdalena, northern Colombia.

  • Area: 175 km².
  • Elevation: 6 meters
  • Population: 11,293
    • Rural: 5,337
    • Urban: 5,956
  • Agricultural products: livestock, corn, tomatoes, yuca

[edit] Points of interest

  • Bolivar's house in 1812
  • Church of Our Lady of Carmen

[edit] References

  1. ^ (Spanish) DANE 2005 Census: Salamina

[edit] External links

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