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 Location of the municipality and town of Remolino in the Department of Magdalena. | |
| Country | Colombia |
| Region | Caribbean |
| Department | Magdalena |
| Foundation | circa 1752–76 |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 7,840 |
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| Time zone | UTC-5 |
| Website | www.remolino-magdalena.gov.co |
Remolino is a town and municipality of the Colombian Department of Magdalena. Founded between 1752 and 1776 by Fernando de Mier y Guerra. Erected municipality in 1814.
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Coordinates: 10°40′N74°35′W / 10.667°N 74.583°W
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