Popayán
Popayán (Spanish pronunciation: [popaˈʝan] (
listen)) is the capital of the Colombian department of Cauca.
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 Location of the City and municipality of Popayán in the Cauca Department. | ||||||
| Coordinates: 2°27′15″N 76°36′33″W / 2.45417°N 76.60917°WCoordinates: 2°27′15″N 76°36′33″W / 2.45417°N 76.60917°W | ||||||
| Country | Colombia | |||||
| Departamento | Cauca | |||||
| Founded | 13 January 1537 | |||||
| Founded by | Sebastián de Belalcázar | |||||
| Government | ||||||
| • Mayor | Juan Carlos Lopez Castrillón (2020-2023) | |||||
| Area | ||||||
| • City | 483.11 km2 (186.53 sq mi) | |||||
| Elevation | 1,760 m (5,770 ft) | |||||
| Population (2018 Census[1]) | ||||||
| • City | 318,059 | |||||
| • Density | 909.23/km2 (2,354.9/sq mi) | |||||
| • Urban | 252,570 | |||||
| • Metro | 282,561 | |||||
| Time zone | UTC-05:00 (COT) | |||||
| Postal code | 190001-19 | |||||
| Website | Official website | |||||
Popayán Media
Calle 5, Popayán, Colombia
El Morro, in the background
Caldas Park in Popayán
Clock tower of Popayán, Colombia
Humilladero Bridge, Popayán, Colombia
Saint Francisco´s church Plaza in Popayán
Church of Santo Domingo, Popayán, Colombia
Catedral Basílica Nuestra Señora de la Asunción Church
Ermita de Jesús Nazareno Church
Santuario de Belén, ubicado en Popayán (colombia). Foto Tomada Por: Leonardo Pupiales M. donde se casaran buurito y lulu
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