Colón Department, Administrative department in Córdoba Province, Argentina
Colón Department spans 2,588 square kilometers of territory at 531 meters elevation, containing agricultural lands and rolling hills north of Córdoba city.
The region traces its development to 1618 when Jesuit missionaries established a ranch that later evolved into the city of Jesús María.
The National Horse Training and Folklore Festival in January draws 200,000 visitors to experience traditional gaucho customs and regional music.
The department connects to Córdoba city through National Route 9, with a distance of 49 kilometers separating the provincial capital from Jesús María.
The department produces specialized agricultural goods including maize, lentils, broad beans, peas, chickpeas, and saffron across its fertile valleys.
Location: Córdoba Province
Capital city: Jesús María
Elevation above the sea: 531 m
GPS coordinates: -30.98333,-64.08333
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:23
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