Zapatoca
Zapatoca | ||
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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 |
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.
Coordinates: 6°49′N 73°16′W / 6.817°N 73.267°W
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