Tubará facts for kids
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Tubará
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Tubará in the Department of Atlántico.
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| Country | Colombia | |
| Region | Caribbean | |
| Department | Atlántico | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 176 km2 (68 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Census 2018)
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| • Total | 12,718 | |
| • Density | 72.26/km2 (187.2/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
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Tubará is a special place in Colombia. It is both a town and a municipality. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a county or district. Tubará is located in the Atlántico Department. A department in Colombia is like a state or province.
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Where is Tubará?
Tubará is located in the northern part of Colombia. It is part of the Caribbean Region. This means it is close to the beautiful Caribbean Sea.
Geographic Location
Tubará is found at specific coordinates: 10 degrees and 52 minutes North, and 74 degrees and 59 minutes West. These numbers help us pinpoint its exact spot on a map. The area of Tubará is about 176 square kilometers. That's how much land it covers.
People of Tubará
According to the 2018 census, about 12,718 people live in Tubará. This number helps us understand the size of the community. The people of Tubará are part of Colombia's diverse culture.
How Tubará is Governed
Like other municipalities, Tubará has its own local government. This government helps manage the town and its services.
The Mayor of Tubará
The leader of Tubará is called the Mayor. The current Mayor is Cristian Antonio Coll Maury. He belongs to the Conservative Party. The Mayor's job is to make decisions that help the community. They work to improve life for everyone in Tubará.
See also
- Learn more about Tubará in Spanish: Tubará para niños
