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Guaitarilla
Municipality and town
Location of the municipality and town of Guaitarilla in the Nariño Department of Colombia.
Location of the municipality and town of Guaitarilla in the Nariño Department of Colombia.
Country  Colombia
Department Nariño Department
Area
 • Total 121 km2 (47 sq mi)
Population
 (Census 2018)
 • Total 10,774
 • Density 89.0/km2 (230.6/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)

Guaitarilla is a small town and a municipality in the country of Colombia. It is located in the Nariño Department, which is a region in the southwest part of Colombia.

A municipality is like a local government area. It includes the main town and the surrounding rural areas.

Where is Guaitarilla?

Guaitarilla is found in the Nariño Department of Colombia. This department is known for its beautiful mountains and diverse landscapes.

Colombia - Nariño - Guaitarilla
A map showing where Guaitarilla is located in the Nariño Department of Colombia.

Area and Population

The total area of Guaitarilla municipality is about 121 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of a small city.

According to the 2018 census, about 10,774 people live in Guaitarilla. This number includes people living in the town and in the nearby countryside.

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