Bolívar is a town and municipality in the Cauca Department, Colombia.[2] Founded in October 1784 by Domingo Belisario Gómez, the municipality covers an area of 746.3 km (464 mi) and has a population of 57,511.[2] The population is primarily engaged in agriculture and ranching.[2]

Bolívar, Cauca
Municipality and town
View of Bolívar, Cauca
View of Bolívar, Cauca
Flag of Bolívar, Cauca
Official seal of Bolívar, Cauca
Location of the municipality and town of Bolívar, Cauca in the Cauca Department of Colombia.
Location of the municipality and town of Bolívar, Cauca in the Cauca Department of Colombia.
Country Colombia
DepartmentCauca Department
Area
 • Total746.3 km2 (288.1 sq mi)
Elevation
1,777 m (5,830 ft)
Population
 (2020 est.[1])
 • Total44,864
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
ClimateAw
[2]

References edit

  1. ^ "Resultados y proyecciones (2005-2020) del censo 2005". Retrieved 12 April 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d Osorio, Nelson Freddy (3 September 2008). "Bolívar - Departamento del Cauca" (in Spanish). Fundefilms. Archived from the original on 23 November 2008. Retrieved 30 March 2009.

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