Betania | |||
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Location of the municipality and town of Betania in the Antioquia Department of Colombia |
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Location in Colombia | |||
Coordinates: 5°45′N 75°58′W / 5.750°N 75.967°W | |||
Country | Colombia | ||
Department | Antioquia Department | ||
Subregion | Southwestern | ||
Area | |||
• Total | 168 km2 (65 sq mi) | ||
Population (2015) | |||
• Total | 9,286 | ||
Time zone | Colombia Standard Time (UTC-5) |
Betania (pronounced: Bai-TAHN-ee-uh) is a town and municipality in the Colombian department of Antioquia. Part of the subregion of Southwestern Antioquia. It exists 33 mi/53 km SW of Medellín. Main industries include coffee, sugarcane, cacao, and livestock.
Coordinates: 5°45′N 75°58′W / 5.750°N 75.967°W