Honda, Colonial municipality in Tolima Department, Colombia.
The municipality of Honda occupies 304.9 square kilometers along the Magdalena River, featuring multiple bridges crossing different waterways at 225 meters elevation.
Founded in 1539 by Francisco Nuñez Pedroso, Honda developed into a major river port between 1850 and 1910, connecting the Caribbean coast with Bogotá.
The population of 24,693 residents maintains traditions through regular festivals, while local fishermen continue ancestral practices along the Magdalena River.
The urban center contains educational institutions, commercial areas, and transportation networks that serve both the local population and neighboring communities.
The municipality earned the title of Pueblo Patrimonio in 2010, with its urban landscape incorporating rivers Magdalena, Gualí, Guarinó, and Quebrada Seca.
Location: Tolima Department
Inception: August 24, 1539
Elevation above the sea: 225 m
Website: https://honda.com.vn
GPS coordinates: 5.20694,-74.73667
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:21
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