Curiti | |
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Municipality and town | |
Country | Colombia |
Department | Santander Department |
Area | |
• Total | 238 km2 (92 sq mi) |
Population (Census 2018 [2] ) | |
• Total | 11,653 |
• Density | 49/km2 (130/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) |
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Curiti is the birthplace of Alejandro Galvis Galvis, a renowned politician and publisher.
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Coordinates: 6°40′N73°00′W / 6.667°N 73.000°W