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Labateca
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Labateca in the Norte de Santander Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Norte de Santander Department | |
| Area | ||
| • Municipality and town | 253 km2 (98 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,465 m (4,806 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Municipality and town | 5,867 | |
| • Urban | 1,427 | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
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Labateca is a town and a Colombian municipality. It is located in the department of Norte de Santander. This area is in the country of Colombia, in South America.
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Welcome to Labateca!
Labateca is a special place in Colombia. It is known as both a town and a municipality. A municipality is like a local government area. It includes the main town and the surrounding rural lands.
Where is Labateca?
Labateca is found in the Norte de Santander Department. This department is one of the many regions that make up Colombia. You can see its location on the map in the infobox above. It helps us understand where Labateca is in relation to the rest of Colombia.
What is a Municipality?
In Colombia, a municipality is an important type of local government. It has its own leaders and rules. These rules help manage the town and the nearby countryside. Think of it like a county or a local district. It helps organize services for the people living there.
Facts and Figures
Labateca covers an area of about 253 square kilometers. That's roughly 98 square miles. In 2015, about 5,867 people lived in Labateca. Most of these people lived in the rural areas. Around 1,427 people lived in the main urban town area.
The town of Labateca is located high up. Its elevation is about 1,465 meters (or 4,806 feet) above sea level. This high elevation often means cooler weather. The time zone for Labateca is Colombia Standard Time. This is UTC-5, which means it is five hours behind Coordinated Universal Time.
Symbols of Labateca
Every municipality has symbols that represent it. Labateca has its own flag. You can see the flag of Labateca in the infobox. It shows the colors and designs chosen by the community. These symbols help people feel proud of their town.
See also
In Spanish: Labateca para niños
