Tolú facts for kids
"Tolu" redirects here. For other uses, see Tolu (disambiguation).
Quick facts for kids
Tolú
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Location of the municipality and town of Tolú in the Sucre Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Sucre Department | ||
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| • Municipality and town | 301.22 km2 (116.30 sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 8.75 km2 (3.38 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018 census)
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| • Municipality and town | 32,922 | ||
| • Density | 109.296/km2 (283.074/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 26,401 | ||
| • Urban density | 3,017.3/km2 (7,815/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
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Tolú is a small town located in the Sucre Department in northern Colombia. It sits right on the beautiful Caribbean coast.
The area around Tolú is called a municipality. It covers about 301 square kilometers. The town gets its name from the Tolú people. They were an indigenous group who lived in the lowlands of northern Colombia long before Europeans arrived.
Where is Tolú Located?
Tolú is surrounded by other towns and areas. To the north, it shares a border with San Onofre. To the east, you'll find Toluviejo. To the south, it borders Coveñas, Palmito, and Sincelejo.
Who are Some Famous People from Tolú?
- Héctor Rojas Herazo (1920–2002) was a well-known person from Tolú. He was a talented writer who wrote novels and poems. He was also a painter.
Images for kids
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Boats on the water in Tolú.
See also
- In Spanish: Tolú para niños
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