Atlántico Department, Administrative division in northern Colombia
The Atlántico Department spans 3,388 square kilometers along the Caribbean Sea, containing 23 municipalities with Barranquilla as its capital city.
The territory emerged as an independent department in 1910, separating from the Bolivar Department during President Rafael Reyes administration's modernization initiatives.
The department preserves names of municipalities from indigenous Mocana tribe settlements, including Tubará and Usiacurí, reflecting its pre-colonial heritage.
The department maintains an average temperature of 26°C throughout the year, with distinct weather patterns between coastal and inland regions.
Despite being Colombia's third-smallest department, Atlántico ranks fourth in human development with an index of 0.777 among the country's 33 administrative divisions.
Location: Colombia
Inception: 1910
Capital city: Barranquilla
Elevation above the sea: 123 m
Shares border with: Bolívar Department, Magdalena Department
Website: http://atlantico.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 10.65000,-74.96667
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:13
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