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Simití
Municipality and town
Capilla Doctrinera. Simiti.jpg
Flag of Simití
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Official seal of Simití
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Location of the municipality and town of Simití in the Bolívar Department of Colombia
Location of the municipality and town of Simití in the Bolívar Department of Colombia
Country  Colombia
Department Bolívar Department
Founded 1537
Founded by Antonio de Lebrija & Juan Maldonado
Population
 (Census 2018)
 • Total 15,353
Time zone UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)

Simití is a town and a special area called a municipality in northern Colombia. It is located in the Bolívar Department.

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.

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