Zapatoca
| Zapatoca | ||
|---|---|---|
| Municipality and town | ||
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| Nickname(s): Ciudad Levitica (Levitical City | ||
| Motto: Libertad y Orden (Liberty and Order) | ||
 Location of the municipality and town of Zapatoca in the Santander Department of Colombia. | ||
| Country |
 Colombia | |
| Department | Santander Department | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4 km2 (1.3 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,720 m (4,000 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | ~30,000 | |
| Time zone | Colombia Standard Time (UTC-5) | |
| Website | www.zapatoca-santander.gov.co | |
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Zapatoca (Spanish pronunciation: [sapaˈtoka]) is a town and municipality in the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia. It is at a high altitude and is a common stop between Bucaramanga and San Gil. It was built in the early 17th century by the Spanish conquistadores.
Zapatoca is the birthplace of José de Jesús Pimiento Rodríguez.
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Coordinates: 6°49′N 73°16′W / 6.817°N 73.267°W
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