La Plata, Administrative municipality in Huila Department, Colombia
Located 122 kilometers from Neiva, La Plata extends across 814 square kilometers of land at an elevation of 1050 meters above sea level.
Captain Diego de Ospina y Maldonado established San Sebastian de La Plata on June 5, 1651, following Spanish interest in local silver mines.
San Sebastian Cathedral stands as the central religious structure, featuring two 52-meter towers and a large dome that allows natural light inside.
The municipality maintains several educational institutions, including departmental schools, SENA training centers, and a branch of Universidad Nacional Abierta y Distancia.
The area receives approximately 1,513 millimeters of annual rainfall and produces diverse agricultural products including rice, coffee, bananas, and cacao.
Location: Huila Department
Inception: 1651
Elevation above the sea: 1,050 m
Website: http://www.laplata-huila.gov.co/index.shtml
Website: http://laplata-huila.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 2.39000,-75.89194
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:19
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