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Armenia, Administrative center in Quindío Department, Colombia.

The city extends across 115 square kilometers at an altitude of 1387 meters, surrounded by mountains and coffee plantations in the Colombian Andes.

The settlement of Armenia emerged from Antioquian colonization efforts, leading to its formal establishment as a municipality on October 14, 1889.

The Gold Museum displays numerous Pre-Columbian artifacts from the Quimbaya civilization, presenting the metallurgical techniques of ancient indigenous communities.

El Eden International Airport connects Armenia with major Colombian cities through regular flights, while local buses provide transportation to neighboring coffee regions.

The Archeobotanical Garden maintains collections of native plant species and aromatic herbs, representing the natural diversity of the Quindío region.

Location: Quindío Department

Inception: October 14, 1889

Elevation above the sea: 1,387 m

Website: http://armenia.gov.co

GPS coordinates: 4.53889,-75.67250

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:27

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