Bolívar, Cauca
For other uses, see Bolívar (disambiguation).
| Bolívar, Cauca | |
|---|---|
| Municipality and town | |
 Location of the municipality and town of Bolívar, Cauca in the Cauca Department of Colombia. | |
| Country |
 Colombia |
| Department | Cauca Department |
| Area | |
| • Total | 746.3 km2 (288.1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,777 m (5,830 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 57,511 |
| Time zone | Colombia Standard Time (UTC-5) |
| [1] | |
Bolívar is a town and municipality in the Cauca Department, Colombia.[1] 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.[1] The population is primarily engaged in agriculture and ranching.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Osorio, Nelson Freddy (3 September 2008). "Bolívar - Departamento del Cauca" (in Spanish). Fundefilms. Retrieved 30 March 2009.
Coordinates: 1°58′15″N 76°58′10″W / 1.97083°N 76.9694°W
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