Aracataca
Colombian municipality of the department of Magdalena
Aracataca is a city in Magdalena, Columbia. The city is known for being the birthplace of Gabriel García Márquez.
Aracataca | |
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Nickname: Cataca | |
Country | Colombia |
Region | Caribbean |
Department | Magdalena |
Foundation | 1885 |
Area | |
• Total | 1,755 km2 (678 sq mi) |
Population (2005) | |
• Total | 51,975 |
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Time zone | UTC-5 |
Website | www.aracataca-magdalena.gov.co |
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