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For other uses, see Mocoa.
Mocoa — City —
FlagNickname(s): The Head of Putumayo Location of the town and municipality of Chia in Putumayo Department. Coordinates: 1°09′0″N 76°38′51″W / 1.15°N 76.6475°WCoordinates: 1°09′0″N 76°38′51″W / 1.15°N 76.6475°W Country Colombia Region Amazonía Region Department Putumayo Foundation March 6, 1551 Government - Mayor Area - Total 1,030 km2 (397.7 sq mi) Elevation 604 m (1,982 ft) Population - Total 36,187 - Density 35.1/km2 (91/sq mi) Time zone Eastern Time Zone (UTC-05) Mocoa is a municipality and capital city of the department of Putumayo in Colombia.
The city is located in the northwest of the Putumayo department. The municipality borders the departments of Nariño to the west and Cauca to the north.
References
External links
- (Spanish) Mocoa official website
- (Spanish) Mocoa official website 2
- (Spanish) MiPutumayo.com
- (Spanish) Territorial-Environmental Information System of Colombian Amazon SIAT-AC website
Municipalities in the Putumayo Department Colón • Mocoa • Orito • Puerto Asís • Puerto Caicedo • Puerto Guzmán • Puerto Leguizamo • San Francisco • San Miguel • Santiago • Sibundoy • Valle del Guamuez • Villa GarzónCategories:- Populated places in the Putumayo Department
- Municipalities of Putumayo
- Capitals of Colombian Departments
- Amazonia Region (Colombia) geography stubs
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