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Mocoa

Mocoa
City
Flag of Mocoa
Flag
Official seal of Mocoa
Seal
Nickname(s): The Head of Putumayo
Location of the town and municipality of Chia in Putumayo Department.
Location of the town and municipality of Chia in Putumayo Department.
Coordinates: 1°09′0″N 76°38′51″W / 1.15000°N 76.64750°W / 1.15000; -76.64750Coordinates: 1°09′0″N 76°38′51″W / 1.15000°N 76.64750°W / 1.15000; -76.64750
Country  Colombia
Region Amazonía Region
Department Putumayo
Foundation March 6, 1551
Area
 • Total 1,030 km2 (400 sq mi)
Elevation 604 m (1,982 ft)
Population
 • Total 36,187
 • Density 35/km2 (91/sq mi)
Time zone Eastern Time Zone (UTC-05)

Mocoa is a municipality and capital city of the department of Putumayo in Colombia.

The city is located in the northwest of the Putumayo department. The municipality borders the departments of Nariño to the west and Cauca to the north.



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