Jamundí, Municipality in Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Jamundí spans across 60,300 hectares of land at an elevation of 869 meters, incorporating both flat surfaces and western mountainous terrain reaching 4200 meters.
Spanish conquistadors Pedro de Añasco and Juan de Ampudia established this settlement on March 23, 1536, predating the foundation of the neighboring city of Cali.
The name derives from an indigenous tribe chief who led the local population before Spanish colonization, reflecting the deep indigenous heritage of the region.
Located 17 kilometers south of Cali, Jamundí maintains connections through the Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport, situated 36 kilometers from the city center.
The municipality contains several water bodies including the Cauca River, alongside the Claro, Guachinte, Jamundí, Jordán, Pital, and Timba rivers.
Location: Valle del Cauca Department
Inception: 1536
Elevation above the sea: 869 m
Website: http://jamundi-valle.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 3.26083,-76.53944
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:51
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