Barrancabermeja

Barrancabermeja is a city in the Santander Department of Colombia. The city was founded in 1922. It is on the shore of the Magdalena River.

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Flag of Barrancabermeja
Coat of arms of Barrancabermeja
 
Location of the town and municipality of Barrancabermeja in the Santander Department
Location of the town and municipality of Barrancabermeja in the Santander Department
Coordinates: 7°04′N 73°51′W / 7.067°N 73.850°W / 7.067; -73.850Coordinates: 7°04′N 73°51′W / 7.067°N 73.850°W / 7.067; -73.850
CountryColombia
DepartmentSantander
FoundedApril 22, 1922
Area
 • Total1,154 km2 (446 sq mi)
Elevation
75 m (246 ft)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total191,704
 • Density166.12/km2 (430.25/sq mi)
ClimateAf
WebsiteOfficial website (in Spanish)

It is 114 kilometres (71 miles) west of Bucaramanga.

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