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Jesus María, Santander
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Location of the municipality and town of Jesus María, Santander in the Santander  Department of Colombia.
Location of the municipality and town of Jesus María, Santander in the Santander Department of Colombia.
Country  Colombia
Department Santander Department
Founded August 12, 1887
Founded by Lorenzo de Salazar
Area
 • Total 60 km2 (20 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total 3,390
 • Density 57/km2 (146/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Jesusmarienses
Time zone UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
Website www.jesusmaria-santander.gov.co

Jesus María is a town and municipality in the Santander Department, in northeastern Colombia.

The township was founded in the middle of the 18th century, and in 1870 it was elevated to the category of city, after rapid population growth. Finally in 1887 it became a municipality.

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