Vélez, Santander | |||
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Municipality and town | |||
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Location of the municipality and town of Vélez, Santander in the Santander Department of Colombia. |
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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