Murindó facts for kids

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Location of the municipality and town of Murindó in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
Murindó Location in Colombia
Country	Colombia
Department	Antioquia Department
Subregion	Urabá
Time zone	UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)

Murindó is a small town and municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Urabá area of the Antioquia region. Murindó shares its borders with the Chocó region to the north and west. It also borders other towns like Dabeiba, Frontino, and Vigía del Fuerte.

This town is about 310 kilometers away from Medellín, which is the capital city of the Antioquia region. Murindó covers an area of 1,349 square kilometers. It is very close to sea level, only 25 meters high. Interestingly, Murindó does not have a public water system. People living there get their water from nearby rivers and natural pools.

Murindó's Past: A Look at Its History

The main celebration in Murindó is for Saint Bartholomew the Apostle. This is because the first settlement here was called San Bartolomé de Murindó. The town was officially founded in 1835. Don Juan Paulino Salazar is known as its founder.

Over the years, Murindó's status changed a few times. It officially became a municipal district in 1914. The town is located right next to the Atrato River. It is surrounded by untouched jungle, which makes it a great spot for adventure travelers. You can find many rivers perfect for fishing, natural pools, and paths through the rich nature.

Murindó is also rich in culture. This is because many different groups of people live there. These include mestizos (people of mixed European and Indigenous heritage), Black communities, and Emberá Katío Indigenous people.

Who Lives in Murindó: Population and People

In 2018, the total number of people living in Murindó was 4,911.

• About 1,760 people live in the town area.
• About 3,151 people live in the countryside.

In 2005, about 58.5% of the people could read and write.

• In the town area, 46.5% of people could read and write.
• In the rural areas, 53.5% of people could read and write.

The people of Murindó come from different backgrounds. Based on a 2005 study, here's the ethnic mix:

• Black communities make up 47.8% of the population.
• Indigenous people make up 42.0% of the population.
• Mestizos and white people make up 10.2% of the population.

How People Make a Living: Murindó's Economy

The main ways people earn money in Murindó are through farming and fishing.

People also create beautiful handmade items. They carve canoes from wood. They also make other wooden tools like canaletes (paddles), pilones (mortars), bateas (trays), and tool handles. From vines, leaves, and fruits, they weave hats, cups, and mats.

What to Eat: Local Cuisine

The food in Murindó is very special and different from typical Colombian dishes. Since Murindó is not in the Paisa area of Antioquia, you won't find the usual Antioquian foods here.

Instead, you can try unique local foods like borojó and chontaduro with salt. Fish is also prepared in many different ways. Other interesting foods include pampa, jenene, tumbo, and birimbi.

Fun Times: Festivities and Celebrations

Murindó has several exciting festivals throughout the year:

• Day of Tambeo or the Holy Cross
• Patron saint festivities of Saint Bartholomew the Apostle
• Day of the Matachines

Murindó's Weather: Climate

Murindó has a tropical rainforest climate (Af). This means it gets a lot of rain all year round. The rainfall is usually heavy to very heavy.

See also

In Spanish: Murindó para niños