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|map_caption = Location of the municipality and town of Chibolo in the Department of Magdalena. |
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'''Chibolo''' (sometimes spelled '''Chivolo''') is a town and municipality of the [[Colombia]]n [[Departments of Colombia|Department]] of [[Magdalena Department|Magdalena]]. Chibolo was founded in 1820 and became a municipality |
'''Chibolo''' (sometimes spelled '''Chivolo''') is a town and municipality of the [[Colombia]]n [[Departments of Colombia|Department]] of [[Magdalena Department|Magdalena]]. Chibolo was founded in 1820 and became a municipality |
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on March 8, 1974. Its economy is based on |
on March 8, 1974. Its economy is based on farming, but also attracts by having a historic church of Saint Catherine of Alexandria ([[Iglesia Santa Catalina de Alejandría]]) and the Santa Catalina Plaza (Saint Catherine Plaza). Chibolo celebrated [[Carnivals in Colombia|Carnivals]], the [[Christianity|Christian]] [[Holy Week]], Day of Maria Auxiliadora every May 24, [[Virgen del Carmen]], Saint [[Judas Thaddeus]], town celebration of [[Saint Catherine of Alexandria]] on December 25. |
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* '''Population''' [https://web.archive.org/web/20070928014840/http://www.gobmagdalena.gov.co/chibolo.htm]: 18,584 |
* '''Population''' [https://web.archive.org/web/20070928014840/http://www.gobmagdalena.gov.co/chibolo.htm]: 18,584 |
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** Rural: 7,614 |
** Rural: 7,614 |
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** Urban: 10, 970 |
** Urban: 10, 970 |
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* '''Area: 528 km². |
* '''Area''': 528 km². |
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** Elevation: 26 meters, with higher elevation reaching less than 100 meters |
** Elevation: 26 meters, with higher elevation reaching less than 100 meters |
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** Physical characteristics: river valleys and some small hills. |
** Physical characteristics: river valleys and some small hills. |
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[[Category:Municipalities of Magdalena Department]] |
[[Category:Municipalities of Magdalena Department]] |
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[[Category:Populated places in the Magdalena Department]] |
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Latest revision as of 22:20, 22 January 2024
Chibolo | |
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 Location of the municipality and town of Chibolo in the Department of Magdalena. | |
| Country | Colombia |
| Region | Caribbean |
| Department | Magdalena |
| Foundation | 1820 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 619 km2 (239 sq mi) |
| Population (Census 2018[2]) | |
| • Total | 18,208 |
| • Density | 29/km2 (76/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 |
| Website | www.chibolo-magdalena.gov.co |
Chibolo (sometimes spelled Chivolo) is a town and municipality of the Colombian Department of Magdalena. Chibolo was founded in 1820 and became a municipality on March 8, 1974. Its economy is based on farming, but also attracts by having a historic church of Saint Catherine of Alexandria (Iglesia Santa Catalina de Alejandría) and the Santa Catalina Plaza (Saint Catherine Plaza). Chibolo celebrated Carnivals, the Christian Holy Week, Day of Maria Auxiliadora every May 24, Virgen del Carmen, Saint Judas Thaddeus, town celebration of Saint Catherine of Alexandria on December 25.
- Population [1]: 18,584
- Rural: 7,614
- Urban: 10, 970
- Area: 528 km².
- Elevation: 26 meters, with higher elevation reaching less than 100 meters
- Physical characteristics: river valleys and some small hills.
- Agriculture: Livestock raising, yuca, and corn
- Points of interest:
- Church of Santa Catalina de Alejandría
- Los Pocitos (Lloradera)
- Plaza de Santa Catalina.
- Quebrado la Chimicuica
Corregimientos[edit]
- La China
- La Estrella
- Pueblo Nuevo
References[edit]
- ^ "Municipalities of Colombia". statoids. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
- ^ "Censo Nacional de Población y Vivienda 2018" (in Spanish). DANE. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
External links[edit]
- (in Spanish) Gobernacion del Magdalena – Chibolo
10°01′34″N 74°37′16″W / 10.02611°N 74.62111°W
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