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Morroa | |
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Municipality and town | |
Country | Colombia |
Department | Sucre Department |
Government | |
• Mayor | Quicho Solano |
Area | |
• Total | 161 km2 (62 sq mi) |
Elevation | 156 m (512 ft) |
Population (2015) | |
• Total | 14,429 |
• Density | 90/km2 (230/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) |
Website | http://www.morroa-sucre.gov.co/ |
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