Magangué

Magangué is a city in Colombia in the Department of Bolivar. The town is near the Magdalena River.

Magangué
Nickname(s): 
City of the Rivers, Cosmopolitan City
Motto(s): 
"Wealth And Prosperity" / "Riqueza y Prosperidad"
Location of the municipality and town of Magangué in the Bolívar Department of Colombia.
Magangué
Location in Colombia
Coordinates: 9°15′N 74°46′W
CountryColombia
DepartmentBolívar Department
RegionCaribbean
FoundedApril 10, 1610
ErectionFebruary 13, 1813
Government
  TypeMayor and Secretary-General
  MayorCarlos Emil Cabrales Isaac
Area
  Total1,568 km2 (605 sq mi)
  Land1,043 km2 (403 sq mi)
  Water525 km2 (203 sq mi)  33.48%
Elevation
49 m (161 ft)
Population
 (2019 est.[1])
  Total123,982
  Density79/km2 (200/sq mi)
  Demonym
Magangueleño(a) or Magueño(a)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)

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