Zaragoza Municipality

Zaragoza Municipality is an administrative division in the Bajo Cauca region of northern Antioquia Department. The land features tropical rainforest vegetation sustained by the region's heavy rainfall and low elevation.

The municipality was founded in 1581 as a colonial settlement following the patterns of regional development. It became an established administrative division that shaped governance in northern Antioquia over the following centuries.

The municipality maintains strong connections to regional traditions, with its name recognized across multiple languages including Persian and Japanese translations.

The municipality sits roughly 160 kilometers from Medellín and is best reached by car or bus. Roads wind through heavily forested terrain, so travel times may be longer than on open highways.

The region receives substantial rainfall throughout the year, feeding the lush vegetation that shapes the landscape. This moisture creates a constantly green and damp ecosystem typical of this part of Colombia.

Location: Antioquia Department

Inception: 1581

Elevation above the sea: 64 m

Website: http://zaragoza-antioquia.gov.co/sitio.shtml

GPS coordinates: 7.48972,-74.86750

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:24