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El Bagre
Municipality and town
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Flag of El Bagre
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Official seal of El Bagre
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Location of the municipality and town of El Bagre in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
Location of the municipality and town of El Bagre in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
El Bagre is located in Colombia
El Bagre
El Bagre
Location in Colombia
Country  Colombia
Department Antioquia Department
Subregion Bajo Cauca
Area
 • Municipality and town 1,560 km2 (600 sq mi)
 • Urban
11.05 km2 (4.27 sq mi)
Elevation
57 m (187 ft)
Population
 (2020 est.)
 • Municipality and town 53,846
 • Density 34.52/km2 (89.40/sq mi)
 • Urban
34,991
 • Urban density 3,166.6/km2 (8,201/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)

El Bagre is a town and a municipality located in the country of Colombia. It is part of the Antioquia Department, which is like a state or province in Colombia. This town sits at a low altitude of about 57 meters (187 feet) above sea level.

Discover El Bagre

El Bagre is an important place in the Antioquia Department. It is known as a municipality, which means it has its own local government and manages its own area. Think of it like a county or a local district that includes both a main town and the surrounding rural areas.

Where is El Bagre Located?

El Bagre is found in the northern part of Colombia. Specifically, it's in the Antioquia Department, one of Colombia's many departments. Within Antioquia, El Bagre is part of a region called Bajo Cauca. This area is known for its unique geography and climate.

How Many People Live There?

As of 2020, the estimated population of El Bagre was around 53,846 people. A large number of these residents, about 34,991, live in the main urban area of the town. The rest live in the surrounding rural parts of the municipality.

Size of the Municipality

The total area of the El Bagre municipality is about 1,560 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's a pretty big area, similar to some large cities or small countries. The urban part, where the town itself is, covers about 11.05 square kilometers.

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