Puerto Santander, Norte de Santander facts for kids
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Puerto Santander
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Puerto Santander in the Norte de Santander Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Norte de Santander Department | ||
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| • Municipality and town | 42 km2 (16 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Municipality and town | 10,249 | ||
| • Urban | 9,514 | ||
| Time zone | UTC−5 (COL) | ||
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Puerto Santander is a small town and a municipality in the Norte de Santander Department of northeastern Colombia. It is the smallest municipality in this department. This town is part of the rural area of the Metropolitan Area of Cúcuta. It is located north of Cúcuta, a larger city. Puerto Santander is special because it is right on the border with Venezuela.
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Discover Puerto Santander
Puerto Santander is a fascinating place with a unique location. It plays an important role as a border town. Understanding its geography helps us learn about its daily life.
Where is Puerto Santander?
Puerto Santander is found in the northeastern part of Colombia. It is in the Norte de Santander Department. The town sits just north of the big city of Cúcuta. It is surrounded by the municipality of Cúcuta itself.
Border with Venezuela
One of the most important things about Puerto Santander is its border. It shares a border with the country of Venezuela. This means it is a crossing point between the two nations. Border towns often have a mix of cultures and activities.
How Big is Puerto Santander?
Puerto Santander is quite small in terms of land area. It covers about 42 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of a medium-sized city park.
Population of the Town
In 2015, about 10,249 people lived in Puerto Santander. Most of these people, around 9,514, lived in the urban area. This means they lived in the town itself, not in the surrounding countryside. It's a close-knit community due to its size.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is like a local government area. It includes a main town and the land around it. Puerto Santander is a municipality, which means it has its own local government. This government helps manage services for the people living there.
Part of a Larger Area
Even though Puerto Santander is a municipality, it's also part of something bigger. It belongs to the rural zone of the Metropolitan Area of Cúcuta. This means it's connected to the larger city of Cúcuta. This connection helps with trade and travel.
See also
- In Spanish: Puerto Santander para niños
