Barbosa, Municipality in Santander Department, Colombia.
Located at 1,575 meters elevation, Barbosa extends across 46 square kilometers between mountains of the Eastern Cordillera along the Suarez River banks.
The foundation of Barbosa in 1940 by Heliodoro Barbosa followed the earlier settlement of Cite, established by Martin Galeano in 1539.
Local residents maintain traditions through community gatherings and festivals that reflect the heritage of both indigenous and colonial influences in the region.
The municipality connects to major Colombian cities through National Road 45, with regular transportation services linking Bogotá and Bucaramanga.
The municipality earned the title 'Puerta de oro de Santander' due to its position at the intersection of major commercial routes in northeastern Colombia.
Location: Santander Department
Inception: 1940
Elevation above the sea: 1,575 m
Website: http://barbosa-santander.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 5.93306,-73.61472
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:39
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