El Espino, Boyacá facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
El Espino, Boyacá
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Location of the municipality and town of El Espino, Boyacá in the Boyacá Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Boyacá Department | ||
| Province | Gutiérrez Province | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
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El Espino is a town and municipality in the country of Colombia. It is located in the Boyacá Department. This area is part of the Gutiérrez Province.
What is El Espino?
El Espino is a small town and a "municipality" in Colombia. A municipality is like a local government area. It includes the main town and the surrounding rural areas. This means El Espino is both a place where people live and a local administrative unit.
Where is El Espino located?
El Espino is found in the central part of Colombia. It is in the Boyacá Department, which is one of the many departments (like states or provinces) in Colombia. Boyacá is known for its beautiful mountains and green landscapes.
The town is part of a smaller region called the Gutiérrez Province. This province is in the northeastern part of Boyacá. Being in the mountains, El Espino likely has cool weather and pretty views.
Who leads El Espino?
Like any town, El Espino has a leader. The main leader of a municipality in Colombia is called the Mayor. The current Mayor of El Espino is Edberto José Jaime Cocunubo. He was elected to serve from 2020 to 2023. The Mayor helps manage the town and its services for the people living there.
See also
In Spanish: El Espino (Boyacá) para niños
