El Carmen de Viboral facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
El Carmen de Viboral
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Municipality and town
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Seat of University of Antioquia
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| Motto(s):
Dios, patria y trabajo
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| Anthem: Himno al Carmen de Viboral | |||
Location of the municipality of Carmen de Viboral in the Antioquia Department
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 El Carmen de Viboral
Location in Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Region | Andean Region | ||
| Department |  Antioquia Department |
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| Subregion | Eastern | ||
| Area | |||
| • Municipality and town | 423.6 km2 (163.6 sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 3.07 km2 (1.19 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 2,150 m (7,050 ft) | ||
| Population
(2020 est.)
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| • Municipality and town | 62,581 | ||
| • Density | 147.736/km2 (382.63/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 37,196 | ||
| • Urban density | 12,116/km2 (31,380/sq mi) | ||
El Carmen de Viboral is a town and municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Antioquia region. In 2020, about 62,581 people lived there.
This town is part of the Eastern Antioquia area. El Carmen de Viboral is famous for its special handmade ceramics. Many local shops let visitors watch how these beautiful items are created. The town is about 54 kilometers (34 miles) from Medellín. Medellín is the capital city of the Antioquia department.
Ceramics of El Carmen
El Carmen de Viboral is very well known for its unique handmade ceramics. The history of these crafts goes back to the late 1800s. Around 1870 to 1880, a person named Eliseo Pareja arrived in the area. He discovered that the region had rich supplies of minerals like feldspar and quartz. These minerals are very important for making ceramics.
The ceramics from El Carmen de Viboral mix different styles. They combine old traditions from the native people and Spanish settlers. They also show influences from American designs. This mix makes them truly special and unique in the world. No two ceramic pieces are exactly alike. This is because every single item is painted by hand, making each one a unique work of art.
See also
In Spanish: El Carmen de Viboral para niños
