Simití
Simiti is a town and municipality located in the Bolívar Department, northern Colombia.
Simití | |
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Municipality and town | |
Flag Seal | |
Location of the municipality and town of Simití in the Bolívar Department of Colombia | |
Country | |
Department | Bolívar Department |
Founded | 1537 |
Founded by | Antonio de Lebrija & Juan Maldonado |
Population (Census 2018[1]) | |
• Total | 15,353 |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) |
History
Simití was founded in 1537 by Antonio de Lebrija and Juan Maldonado, two soldiers of the expedition from Santa Marta to the Muisca Confederation, led by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada.[2]
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References
- "Censo Nacional de Población y Vivienda 2018" (in Spanish). DANE. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- (in Spanish) Fundaciones de ciudades y poblaciones - Banco de la República
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