Santa Bárbara, Antioquia

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Santa Bárbara
Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Santa Barbara in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
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Santa Bárbara
Location in Colombia
Coordinates: 5°52′29″N75°33′58″W / 5.87472°N 75.56611°W / 5.87472; -75.56611
CountryFlag of Colombia.svg  Colombia
Department Flag of Antioquia Department.svg Antioquia Department
Subregion Southwestern
Area
  Total491 km2 (190 sq mi)
Elevation
1,800 m (5,900 ft)
Population
 (Census 2018 [1] )
  Total22,030
Time zone UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)

Santa Bárbara is a town and municipality in the Colombian department of Antioquia. Part of the subregion of Southwestern Antioquia. Santa Barbara is located in a valley about 2.5 hours drive from Medellín by car or bus. It lies at an elevation of 1,800 m (5,900 ft) above sea level.

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References

  1. "Censo Nacional de Población y Vivienda 2018" (in Spanish). DANE . Retrieved 23 April 2020.

5°52′29″N75°33′58″W / 5.87472°N 75.56611°W / 5.87472; -75.56611