Magdalena Department

department of Colombia

Magdalena Department is a department in northern Colombia by the Caribbean Sea. The capital is Santa Marta and was named after the Magdalena River.

Magdalena Department
Flag of Magdalena Department
Official seal of Magdalena Department
Magdalena Department in Colombia
Magdalena Department in Colombia
Country Colombia
CapitalSanta Marta
Government
 • GovernorCarlos Caicedo
Area
 • Total23,136 km2 (8,933 sq mi)
Population
 (June 30, 2020)
 • Total1,427,026
 • Density61.68/km2 (159.8/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−05:00
ISO 3166-2CO-MAG
Municipalities30
WebsiteOfficial website