Girón

San Juan de Girón stands at 706 meters elevation within the Bucaramanga metropolitan area, featuring white walls and red clay roofs across its streets.

Founded in 1631 by Francisco Mantilla de los Ríos y Franco, the settlement relocated in 1638 due to an epidemic and locust invasion to its current location.

The municipality preserves 64 hectares of colonial architecture with traditional brown doors, wide balconies, and cobblestone streets from the 17th century.

The local administration operates from Carrera 25 number 30-32, offering public services to a population of over 200,000 residents across 493 square kilometers.

In 2010, the Colombian government designated San Juan de Girón as a Heritage Town, recognizing its architectural significance as a National Monument.

Location: Santander Department

Inception: 1631

Elevation above the sea: 706 m

Website: http://giron-santander.gov.co

GPS coordinates: 7.07306,-73.16806

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:50