Argelia, Valle del Cauca

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Argelia
Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Argelia, Valle del Cauca in the Valle del Cauca Department of Colombia.
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Argelia
Location in Colombia
Coordinates: 4°40′N76°40′W / 4.667°N 76.667°W / 4.667; -76.667 Coordinates: 4°40′N76°40′W / 4.667°N 76.667°W / 4.667; -76.667
CountryFlag of Colombia.svg  Colombia
Department Valle del Cauca Department
Area
  Total87 km2 (34 sq mi)
Elevation
1,560 m (5,120 ft)
Population
 (2015)
  Total6,440
Time zone UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
Climate Af

Argelia is a town and municipality located in the Department of Valle del Cauca, Colombia. The main means of income for this region is coffee.[ citation needed ]

Argelia was founded by the Ospina-Agi brothers, and are now recognized by a donkey statue for their great efforts in transporting goods by donkey up the jungle terrain and steep hills.

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