Vélez, Colonial municipality in Santander Department, Colombia.
Located at 2050 meters above sea level, Vélez extends across 250 square kilometers of mountainous terrain in northeastern Colombia, featuring varied landscapes and climates.
The municipality of Vélez was established on September 14, 1539, by Martín Galeano as a strategic Spanish settlement for controlling trade routes in the region.
The Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves, built in 1560, stands as a primary religious landmark with its characteristic side entrance design.
Vélez connects to major Colombian cities through the Troncal Central National road, positioned 231 kilometers from Bucaramanga and 200 kilometers from Bogotá.
In 1853, Vélez made history as the first territory in Latin America to grant women voting rights, marking a fundamental shift in regional politics.
Location: Santander Department
Inception: 1539
Elevation above the sea: 2,050 m
Website: http://velez-santander.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 6.01306,-73.67361
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:44
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