Galapa facts for kids
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Galapa
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Galapa in the Department of Atlántico.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Region | Caribbean | ||
| Department | Atlántico | ||
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| • Municipality and town | 97.51 km2 (37.65 sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 10.16 km2 (3.92 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2018 census)
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| • Municipality and town | 60,708 | ||
| • Density | 622.58/km2 (1,612.48/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 56,167 | ||
| • Urban density | 5,528.2/km2 (14,318/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
| Website | www.galapa-atlantico.gov.co |
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Galapa is a municipality and town in the country of Colombia. It is located in the department of Atlántico. Galapa is part of the larger Metropolitan area of Barranquilla.
Where is Galapa Located?
Galapa is found in the northern part of Colombia. It is in the Atlántico Department, which is a region near the Caribbean Sea. This area is known as the Caribbean Region.
The town is situated to the southwest of Barranquilla. Barranquilla is a very large city in Colombia. Galapa is part of its metropolitan area. This means it is a town close to a big city.
What is Galapa Like?
Galapa is both a town and a municipality. A municipality is like a local government area. It includes the main town and the surrounding rural areas.
The total area of Galapa is about 97.51 square kilometers. A smaller part of this, about 10.16 square kilometers, is the urban area. The urban area is where most of the buildings and people are.
As of 2018, about 60,708 people lived in Galapa. Most of these people, around 56,167, lived in the urban part of the municipality.
Who Leads Galapa?
Like other towns, Galapa has a leader. This leader is called the Mayor. The Mayor helps run the town and make decisions for its people.
The current Mayor of Galapa is Regulo Pascual Matera Garcia. He is a member of the Party of the U. The Mayor works to improve life for everyone in Galapa.
See also
In Spanish: Galapa para niños
