Zapayán facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Zapayán
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Location of the municipality and town of Zapayán in the Department of Magdalena.
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| Country | Colombia | |
| Region | Caribbean | |
| Department | Magdalena | |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,464 | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 | |
| Website | www.zapayan-magdalena.gov.co |
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Zapayán (pronounced sapa-YAHN) is a town and a special area called a municipality. It is located in the northern part of Colombia. Zapayán is part of the Magdalena Department, which is like a state or province in other countries.
What is Zapayán?
Zapayán is both a town and a municipality. A municipality is an area that includes a main town and the smaller villages or rural areas around it. It has its own local government.
Where is Zapayán Located?
Zapayán is found in the Magdalena Department. This department is in the northern region of Colombia. It is close to the Caribbean Sea, which is part of the larger Caribbean Region of Colombia.
Population of Zapayán
According to information from 2005, about 8,464 people lived in Zapayán. This number includes everyone in the town and the surrounding municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Zapayán para niños
