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The Department of Antioquia is one of the 32 departments of Colombia. It is located in the central northwestern part of Colombia with a narrow section that borders the Caribbean Sea. The capital is Medellín.
Department of Antioquia
Departamento de Antioquia | |
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Motto(s): Liberty and Valour (Spanish: Libertad y Valor) | |
Anthem: Himno de Antioquia | |
![]() Antioquia shown in red | |
Coordinates: 6°13′N 75°34′W | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Andean Region |
Established | 1826 |
Capital | Medellín |
Government | |
• Governor | Sergio Fajardo (Colombian Green Party) |
Area | |
• Total | 63,612 km2 (24,561 sq mi) |
• Rank | 6th |
Population (2013)[3] | |
• Total | 6,299,886 |
• Rank | 2nd |
• Density | 99/km2 (260/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Antioqueño, -a |
Time zone | UTC-05 |
ISO 3166 code | CO-ANT |
Provinces | 9 |
Municipalities | 125 |
Website | www.gobant.gov.co |
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