Mahates, Administrative municipality in Bolívar, Colombia.
The municipality of Mahates spans 466 square kilometers and contains several settlements along the Canal del Dique, including San Basilio de Palenque.
Pedro de Heredia established Mahates on April 17, 1533, which developed into a significant political center and First Instance Court until the late 1800s.
The population of Mahates includes mulatto communities and the village of San Basilio de Palenque, where residents maintain African ancestral traditions.
The municipal administration office operates from Plaza Principal Cra 37 # 18 - 05, providing services to approximately 26,075 residents across multiple districts.
The construction of Canal del Dique in 1650 transformed Mahates into an essential transit point until the Cartagena railway opened in 1894.
Location: Bolívar Department
Inception: 1533
Elevation above the sea: 12 m
Website: http://mahates-bolivar.gov.co/sitio.shtml
GPS coordinates: 10.23222,-75.19111
Latest update: April 23, 2025 21:54
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