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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.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Santander Department | |
| Founded | August 12, 1887 | |
| Founded by | Lorenzo de Salazar | |
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| • Total | 60 km2 (20 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • 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 | |
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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.
See also
In Spanish: Jesús María (Santander) para niños
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