Ocaña, Norte de Santander
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 Location of the municipality and town of Ocaña, Norte de Santander in the Norte de Santander Department of Colombia. |
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| Coordinates: 8°14′N 73°21′W / 8.233°N 73.350°W | |||
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| Department | Norte de Santander Department | ||
| Founded | 1570 | ||
| Incorporated | 1857 | ||
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| • Mayor | Miriam Prado Carrascal | ||
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| • Total | 672.27 km2 (259.56 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 1,202 m (3,944 ft) | ||
| Population (2015) | |||
| • Total | 98,229 | ||
| • Density | 150/km2 (380/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Ocañero | ||
| Time zone | Colombia Standard Time (UTC-5) | ||
| Area code(s) | 57 + 7 | ||
| Website | Official website (Spanish) | ||
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Ocaña is a town and municipality in the Colombian Department of Norte de Santander. Ocaña is the second largest populated center of this department. It played an important role during the Independence of Colombia from the Spanish monarchy.
The city was founded by Francisco Fernández de Contreras. In 1576 the city was moved to its present location. On April 9, 1828 the National Convention met to discuss the politic and administrative organization of the Republic.
The main economic activities are agriculture, the livestock raising, commerce, small industries and mining, with silver operation, copper and iron. The city is served by the Aguas Claras airport.
Coordinates: 8°14′N 73°21′W / 8.233°N 73.350°W
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