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Vélez, Santander

Vélez, Santander
Municipality and town
Flag of Vélez, Santander
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Official seal of Vélez, Santander
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Location of the municipality and town of Vélez, Santander in the Santander  Department of Colombia.
Location of the municipality and town of Vélez, Santander in the Santander Department of Colombia.
Country  Colombia
Department Santander Department
Founded September 14, 1539
Founded by Martín Galeano
Area
 • Total 250 km2 (100 sq mi)
Population (2005)
 • Total 19,265
 • Density 77/km2 (200/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Veleño -a
Time zone Colombia Standard Time (UTC-5)
Website www.velez-santander.gov.co

Vélez (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈbeles]) is a town and municipality of the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia.

Coordinates: 6°05′N 73°35′W / 6.083°N 73.583°W / 6.083; -73.583


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