Girardota, Municipality in Aburrá Valley, Colombia.
Located at 1,425 meters above sea level, Girardota extends across 82 square kilometers within the Antioquia Department of northern Colombia.
The settlement of Girardota emerged in 1620 as a Spanish colonial outpost, later developing into an administrative center in the Aburrá Valley region.
The municipality maintains strong ties to traditional Colombian celebrations through regular festivals that showcase regional music, dance performances, and local food specialties.
The urban area contains numerous commercial establishments, educational facilities, and transportation connections to neighboring municipalities within the Aburrá Valley metropolitan region.
Girardota records consistent temperatures between 27°C and 28°C year-round, receiving approximately 2,000 millimeters of rainfall annually in its subtropical highland climate.
Location: Aburrá Valley
Location: Antioquia
Inception: 1620
Elevation above the sea: 1,425 m
Website: http://www.girardota.gov.co/
Website: http://girardota.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 6.37694,-75.44611
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:48
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