Turbaco

Turbaco
Municipality and town

Turbaco Plaza, Church of Santa Catalina.

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Location of the municipality and town of Turbaco in the Bolívar Department of Colombia
Turbaco

Location in Colombia

Coordinates: CO 10°19′N 75°26′W / 10.317°N 75.433°W / 10.317; -75.433
Country  Colombia
Department Bolívar Department
Government
  Mayor Mayron Martinez
Area
  Total 170 km2 (70 sq mi)
Elevation 128 m (420 ft)
Population (2012)
  Total 69,099
  Density 410/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Turbaquero
Time zone Colombia Standard Time (UTC-5)
Area code(s) 57 + 5
Website Official website (Spanish)

Turbaco is a municipality in the Bolívar Department of Colombia. It is about 20 minutes from Cartagena de Indias and is one of Bolívar's most organized municipalities. Turbaco is known for its famous "Fiesta de Toros" in December to celebrate the new year. Currently, the municipality is undergoing major expansion plans and remodeling.


Coordinates: 10°21′N 75°20′W / 10.350°N 75.333°W / 10.350; -75.333

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