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Simití
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Simití in the Bolívar Department of Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Bolívar Department | ||
| Founded | 1537 | ||
| Founded by | Antonio de Lebrija & Juan Maldonado | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 15,353 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
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Simití is a town and a special area called a municipality in northern Colombia. It is located in the Bolívar Department.
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History of Simití
How Simití Was Founded
Simití was founded a long time ago, in the year 1537. It was started by two Spanish soldiers named Antonio de Lebrija and Juan Maldonado.
The Spanish Expedition
These soldiers were part of a big journey. They traveled from a city called Santa Marta. Their goal was to explore and conquer new lands for Spain. They were led by a famous Spanish leader named Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada.
Meeting the Muisca People
During their journey, they met the Muisca Confederation. The Muisca were a group of native people who lived in this area. The Spanish expedition led to the founding of Simití as a new settlement.
See also
- In Spanish: Simití para niños
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