Belalcázar, Municipality in Bajo Occidente region, Colombia.
Belalcázar is a municipality in the Bajo Occidente region located in Caldas department at an elevation of about 1,600 meters (5,200 feet) in the Colombian Andes. The territory consists of hillsides and valleys where small settlements and farming areas are scattered throughout.
The municipality was founded in 1888 and established itself as an independent administrative unit within Colombia. This creation marked the beginning of its formal organization and integration into the regional structure.
Local residents maintain strong agricultural traditions while adapting to modern municipal services across the urban and rural sectors.
The area follows Colombian Standard Time and uses postal code 177001 for mail correspondence. The municipality provides basic public services with infrastructure serving both urban and rural areas.
The population density of 92 individuals per square kilometer allows the municipality to retain its rural character within the Bajo Occidente zone.
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