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Department of Tolima

Departamento del Tolima
Department
Flag of Department of Tolima
Flag
 Coat of arms of Department of Tolima
Coat of arms
Motto(s): 
Unidos por la grandeza del Tolima
Anthem: Bunde Tolimense
Tolima shown in red
Tolima shown in red
Topography of the department
Topography of the department
Country  Colombia
Region Andean Region
Established August 4, 1886
Capital Ibagué
Area
 • Total 23,562 km2 (9,097 sq mi)
Population
 (2013)
 • Total 1,400,203
 • Density 59.4263/km2 (153.913/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-05
ISO 3166 code CO-TOL
Provinces 6
Website www.tolima.gov.co

Tolima is a special area in Colombia called a department. Think of it like a state or province in other countries. Its main city, or capital, is Ibagué. Tolima is located in the central part of Colombia. It was officially created on August 4, 1886.

This department is home to beautiful natural places. You can find the Las Hermosas and Nevado del Huila National Natural Parks here. These parks help protect amazing plants and animals. The important Magdalena River flows through Tolima from south to north.

Leaders from Tolima

Did you know that many important leaders were born in Tolima? Ten people who became presidents of Colombia came from this department! A president is the top leader of a country. They help make decisions for everyone.

Some of these presidents include:

Cities and Towns in Tolima

The Department of Tolima is divided into smaller areas called provinces. These provinces help organize the many cities and towns, known as municipalities. There are six main provinces in Tolima: Norte, Oriente, Sur, Ibagué, Suroriente, and Nevados.

Each province has several municipalities. The capital city, Ibagué, is also a municipality.

Ibagué Province

Nevados Province

Northern Province

Eastern Province

Southern Province

Southeastern Province

Images for kids

  • Cultivo de arroz

    Plantation of rice in Saldaña

See also

Learn more about Tolima! In Spanish: Tolima para niños

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