Silos, Norte de Santander

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Silos, Norte de Santander
Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Silos, Norte de Santander in the Norte de Santander Department of Colombia.
CountryFlag of Colombia.svg  Colombia
Department Norte de Santander Department
Elevation
2,845 m (9,334 ft)
Time zone UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)

Silos or Santo Domingo de Silos is a Colombian municipality and town located in the department of North Santander.

It is the only municipality founded in Colombia by a German, Ambrosio Alfinger, in 1531.

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Coordinates: 7°12′N72°46′W / 7.200°N 72.767°W / 7.200; -72.767