Orito

Orito is a town and municipality in the Putumayo Department, Republic of Colombia. The town is just south of the confluence of the Patascoy and Luzonyaco Rivers. It is 43 kilometres (27 mi) north of the border with Ecuador.

Orito
Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Orito in the Putumayo Department of Colombia.
Country Colombia
Department Putumayo Department
Founded1963
Government
  MayorManuel Eduardo Ocoro Carabali
Area
  Municipality and town1,862.36 km2 (719.06 sq mi)
Elevation
310 m (1,020 ft)
Population
 (2015)
  Municipality and town52,580
  Density28/km2 (73/sq mi)
  Urban
23,633
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)

The town is served by Orito Airport.


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