Almaguer | ||
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Location of the municipality and town of Almaguer in the Cauca Department of Colombia. |
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Location in Colombia | ||
Coordinates: 1°55′N 76°52′W / 1.917°N 76.867°W | ||
Country | Colombia | |
Department | Cauca Department | |
Time zone | Colombia Standard Time (UTC-5) | |
Climate | Cfb |
Almaguer (Spanish pronunciation: [almaˈɣer]) is a town and municipality in the Cauca Department, Colombia.
Founded in 1551 by Vasco de Guzmán and Alonso de Fuenmayor, the municipality covers an area of 520 km² and has a population of 21,300.The population is primarily engaged in agriculture.
Coordinates: 1°55′N 76°52′W / 1.917°N 76.867°W