Puente Nacional, Santander
| Puente Nacional, Santander | ||
|---|---|---|
| Municipality and town | ||
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 Location of the municipality and town of Puente Nacional, Santander in the Santander Department of Colombia. | ||
| Country |
 Colombia | |
| Department | Santander Department | |
| Founded | 1556[1] | |
| Founded by | Andrés Díaz Venero de Leiva[1] | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 315 km2 (122 sq mi) | |
| Population (2005)[3] | ||
| • Total | 14,243 | |
| • Density | 45/km2 (120/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Pontanalino -a | |
| Time zone | Colombia Standard Time (UTC-5) | |
| Website | www.puentenacional-santander.gov.co | |
Puente Nacional (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈpwente nasjoˈnal]) is a town and municipality in the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia.
References
- 1 2 "Puente Nacional (Puente Real): Cuna de la guabina santandereana". Ministerio de Cultura. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
- ↑ "Municipalities of Colombia". Statoids. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
- ↑ "Censo general 2005 (Perfil: Puente Nacional, Santander)" (PDF). DANE. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
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Coordinates: 5°53′N 73°41′W / 5.883°N 73.683°W
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