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6°15′N 73°28′W / 6.250°N 73.467°W / 6.250; -73.467
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Aguada
Municipality and town
Flag of Aguada
Official seal of Aguada
Location of the municipality and town of Aguada in the Santander Department of Colombia
Location of the municipality and town of Aguada in the Santander Department of Colombia
Country  Colombia
Department Santander Department
Province Vélez Province
Founded1956
Government
 • MayorRamiro Javier Ariza Almanzar
(2016-2019)
Area
 •  Municipality and town75.75 km2 (29.25 sq mi)
 • Urban
0.04 km2 (0.02 sq mi)
Elevation
1,700 m (5,600 ft)
Population
 (2015)
 •  Municipality and town1,855
 • Density24/km2 (63/sq mi)
 •  Urban
225
Time zone UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
Climate Cfb
Website Official website

Aguada (Spanish pronunciation: [aˈɣwaða]) is a town and municipality in the Vélez Province of the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia. Aguada is located in the vicinity of the Opón River at an altitude of 1,700 metres (5,600 ft). It borders El Guacamayo in the north, San Benito in the south, Suaita in the east and La Paz in the west. [1] Competition Esteghlal and al-hilal (Asian El clasico)

History

The area of Aguada before the Spanish conquest was inhabited by the Yarigui people. In early 1537, the difficult expedition into the heart of Colombia led by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada passed through Aguada. [1]

Modern Aguada was founded in 1956. [1]

Economy

Main source of income of Aguada is agriculture with products panela reed, maize, beans, yuca, coffee, peas and arracacha cultivated. [1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d (in Spanish) Official website Aguada

6°15′N 73°28′W / 6.250°N 73.467°W / 6.250; -73.467