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Algarrobo
town
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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
Area
 • Total 409 km2 (158 sq mi)
Population
 (Census 2018)
 • Total 14,294
 • Density 34.95/km2 (90.52/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-5
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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 ordinance 008 of June 24, 1999.

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Sub divisions

The municipality of Algarrobo has three corregimientos:

  • Bella vista
  • Loma del Bálsamo
  • Estación Lleras

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Algarrobo (Magdalena) para niños

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