Candelaria, Municipality in Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Located 28 kilometers from Cali, Candelaria extends across 296.5 square kilometers of predominantly flat terrain at an elevation of 815 meters.
The municipality of Candelaria emerged in 1545, establishing itself as an important administrative region in the Valle del Cauca Department.
The Festival de Música de Cuerda Pedro Ramírez brings together musicians who perform traditional Colombian string music alongside local food presentations.
The municipality connects with four rivers: Cauca, Desbaratado, Frayle, and Párraga, supporting agricultural production of corn, soybeans, cotton, and plantains.
Candelaria produces significant quantities of panela, a traditional Colombian sugar cane product that forms the backbone of its local economy.
Location: Valle del Cauca Department
Inception: 1545
Elevation above the sea: 815 m
Website: http://candelaria-valle.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 3.40037,-76.34778
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:48
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