Zapatoca, Colonial municipality in Santander Department, Colombia.
Located at an elevation of 1,720 meters, Zapatoca extends across 360 square kilometers of northeastern Colombia's mountainous terrain.
The municipality of Zapatoca was officially established in 1743 during the Spanish colonial period in the Santander region.
The municipality earned the name Ciudad Levitica due to the strong religious influence and numerous religious celebrations throughout the year.
Zapatoca serves as a strategic stop between Bucaramanga and San Gil, with regular transportation connections to both cities.
Paleontologists have discovered Early Cretaceous fossils near Zapatoca, including remains of ancient marine creatures like Strophodus and ichthyosaurs.
Location: Santander Department
Inception: 1743
Elevation above the sea: 1,720 m
Website: http://www.zapatoca-santander.gov.co/index.shtml
Website: http://zapatoca-santander.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 6.81500,-73.26833
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:35
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