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El Piñón
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Location of the municipality and town of El Piñón in the Department of Magdalena.
Location of the municipality and town of El Piñón in the Department of Magdalena.
Country Colombia
Region Caribbean
Department Magdalena
Foundation 1760
Area
 • Total 547 km2 (211 sq mi)
Population
 (Census 2018)
 • Total 17,308
 • Density 31.642/km2 (81.95/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-5
Website
www.elpinon-magdalena.gov.co

El Piñón is a town and municipality of the Colombian Department of Magdalena. Officially founded in 1760 by Francisco Sayas, Ignacio Crespo, Vicente De la Hoz and others. On April 20, 1915 was proclaimed a municipality. Its economy is based on agriculture and farming. Its main tourist attraction is the Iglesia San Pedro Mártir (Saint Peter the Martir Church) and the Ave Maria Monument. The town celebrates carnivals, the Saint Peter of Verona Day in April, El Milagroso in September, the Unedited Song Festival and the Decimates Festival.

Corregimientos

  • Campoalegre
  • Cantagallar
  • Carreto
  • Playón de Orozco
  • Sabanas
  • San Basilio
  • Tío Gollo
  • Veranillo
  • Vásquez
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