Socorro, Colonial mountain municipality in Santander Department, Colombia.
The municipality of Socorro spans across 127.8 square kilometers of mountainous terrain, maintaining an average elevation of 1,300 meters above sea level.
Founded in 1681 by José de Archila and José Díaz Sarmiento, Socorro became the epicenter of the 1781 Comuneros revolt against Spanish colonial taxation.
Socorro received the designation of Heritage Town in 2014, preserving numerous colonial buildings that represent Colombian architectural traditions from the 17th century.
The municipality connects to major Colombian cities through paved roads, located 364 kilometers from Bogotá and 121 kilometers from Bucaramanga.
Socorro maintains two distinct climate zones: a pre-montane humid forest between 1,200-2,000 meters and a tropical dry forest between 900-1,200 meters elevation.
Location: Santander Department
Inception: March 16, 1681
Elevation above the sea: 1,300 m
Website: http://socorro-santander.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 6.46778,-73.25972
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:52
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