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San Zenón
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Location of the municipality and town of San Zenón in the Department of Magdalena.
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| Country | Colombia | |
| Region | Caribbean | |
| Department | Magdalena | |
| Foundation | 1751 | |
| Population
(2005)
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| • Total | 8,749 | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 | |
| Website | www.santaana-magdalena.gov.co |
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San Zenón is a town and a special area called a municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Magdalena Department.
About San Zenón
San Zenón is a small but important place in Colombia. It is known for its history and how it became a municipality.
Founding of the Town
The town of San Zenón was started a long time ago. It was founded in the year 1751. A person named Antonio de Mier y Guerra was the one who founded it.
Becoming a Municipality
For many years, San Zenón was just a town. But on April 30, 1950, it became something bigger. It was officially made into a municipality. This means it gained more control over its own area and people.
See also
- For more information in Spanish, you can visit the Kiddle page: San Zenón (Magdalena) para niños
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