Acandí, Border municipality in Chocó Department, Colombia
The municipality of Acandí extends along the Caribbean coast at Colombia's northern border, encompassing 869 square kilometers of tropical rainforest terrain.
Spanish settlers established the first settlement named San Nicolás de Titumate in 1890, later relocating due to persistent flooding from the Acandí River.
The population of Acandí includes a strong presence of Afro-Colombian communities, representing 87 percent of the total inhabitants in the region.
Transportation to Acandí relies on ferry services from Necoclí and small aircraft operations through Alcides Fernández Airport, as no roads connect to external areas.
The name Acandí originates from the indigenous term Acanti, translating to River of Stone in the local native language.
Location: Chocó Department
Inception: 1887
Elevation above the sea: 0 m
Website: http://www.acandi-choco.gov.co/index.shtml
Website: http://acandi-choco.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 8.51139,-77.27778
Latest update: April 5, 2025 08:07
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