La Dorada, Caldas
La Dorada (Spanish pronunciation: [la ðoˈɾaða]) is a town and municipality in the Colombian Department of Caldas. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of La Dorada–Guaduas. It is situated on the banks of Colombia's principal river, the Magdalena.
La Dorada | |
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Municipality and town | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms  Logo | |
| Nickname(s): Glorieta Nacional Heart of Colombia Cattle Queen | |
| Motto(s): "Hermandad y Amor"(in Spanish) "Brotherhood and Love" | |
| Anthem: Himno | |
 Location of the municipality and town of La Dorada, Caldas in the Caldas Department of Colombia. | |
  La Dorada Location in Colombia | |
| Coordinates: 5°27′13.82″N 74°39′52.83″W | |
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| Department |  |
| District | Magdalena Caldense |
| Founded | August 7, 1920 |
| Incorporated | August 7, 1923 |
| Founded by | Antonio Acosta Gutiérrez |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council government |
| • Mayor | Diego Pineda Alvarez |
| Area | |
| • Municipality and town | 574 km2 (221.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 176 m (567.58 ft) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Municipality and town | 98,600 |
| • Density | 171.78/km2 (44.495/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 85,677 |
| • Demonym | Doradense (s) (in Spanish) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) |
| Area code(s) | 57 + 6 |
| Website | Official website (in Spanish) |
The city's economy is based primarily on livestock, fishing, and tourism.
Gallery
Government of La Dorada
Municipal Mayor's Office Building.
Municipal Council Hall.
Municipal Palace of Justice.
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References
- "Despacho del Alcalde" (in Spanish). Alcaldía de La Dorada. 2009-10-26. Archived from the original on 2012-07-09. Retrieved 2009-12-17.
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