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Guamal,Magdalena
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Location of the municipality and town of Guamal in the department of Magdalena.
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| Country | Colombia | ||
| Region | Caribbean | ||
| Department | Magdalena | ||
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(Census 2018)
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| • Total | 25,312 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 | ||
| Website | www.guamal-magdalena.gov.co |
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Guamal is a town and municipality located in the Colombian department of Magdalena. It is part of the Caribbean Region of Colombia.
About Guamal
Guamal is a place where many people live. According to the 2018 census, about 25,312 people call Guamal home. It is a municipality, which means it's like a local government area.
How Guamal is Organized
Guamal is divided into smaller areas to help manage it. These areas are called corregimientos and veredas. Think of them as different neighborhoods or rural zones within the municipality.
- There are 22 corregimientos in Guamal. These are usually larger towns or villages within the municipality.
- There are also 31 veredas. These are smaller rural areas, often like hamlets or scattered farms.
This system helps the local government, led by the Mayor, to serve all the people living in Guamal, whether they are in the main town or in the countryside.
See also
In Spanish: Guamal (Magdalena) para niños
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