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Soplaviento
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Soplaviento in the Bolívar Department of Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
| Department | Bolívar Department |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) |
Soplaviento is a town and a municipality in northern Colombia. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a county or district. This town is part of the Bolívar Department.
Soplaviento is located on the southern side of the Dique Canal. This canal is a very important waterway. It connects the Magdalena River to the Caribbean Sea. The town sits right across from another town called San Estanislao.
About Soplaviento
Soplaviento is a small but important place in the Bolívar Department of Colombia. It is known for its location along the Dique Canal. This canal helps with transportation and trade in the region.
Where is Soplaviento?
Soplaviento is in the northern part of Colombia. It is part of the Bolívar Department. This department is one of the many regions that make up Colombia. The town's exact location is on the south bank of the Dique Canal. This canal is a man-made waterway. It helps boats travel between the Magdalena River and the Caribbean Sea.
What is a Municipality?
In Colombia, a municipality is a local government area. It includes a main town or city and the surrounding rural areas. Soplaviento is both a town and the center of its own municipality. This means it has its own local government. This government helps manage services for the people living there.
