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Barichara
Municipality and town
Street in Barichara
Street in Barichara
Flag of Barichara
Flag
Official seal of Barichara
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Location of the municipality and town of Barichara in the Santander  Department of Colombia.
Location of the municipality and town of Barichara in the Santander Department of Colombia.
Country  Colombia
Department Santander Department
Founded January 25, 1705
Founded by Francisco Pradilla y Ayerbe
Area
 • Total 134 km2 (52 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total 7,063
 • Density 52.71/km2 (136.5/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Baricharas & Patiamarillos
Time zone UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
Website www.barichara-santander.gov.co

Barichara is a town and municipality in the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia.

In 2010, in recognition of its history, architecture, and touristic potential, Barichara was declared a Colombian Pueblo Patrimonio (heritage town). It is amongst only 11 municipalities nationwide that were selected to be part of the Red Turística de Pueblos Patrimonio original cohort.

The town's unique, colorful architecture was an inspiration for the settings in the hit 2021 Disney animated feature Encanto.

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