Purificación, Municipality in Tolima Department, Colombia
Purificación extends across 422 square kilometers of land in the southeastern region of Tolima, situated at an elevation of 167 meters above sea level.
Founded in 1664 by Diego de Ospina Maldonado, the municipality served as the capital of Nueva Granada in 1831 and remained the capital of Tolima until 1864.
The Municipal Festival and Southeastern Tolima Folk Festival feature traditional events including bullfights, horseback riding, and musical performances throughout the year.
The municipality contains 46 rural districts and maintains agricultural production focusing on rice, sesame, coffee, plantains, cotton, cocoa, and various fruits.
The Italia district of Purificación holds a local belief about Italian ancestry among its residents, despite no historical evidence supporting this connection.
Location: Tolima Department
Inception: 1664
Elevation above the sea: 167 m
Website: http://purification-tolima.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 3.85667,-74.93250
Latest update: August 10, 2025 18:57
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