Corrales, Boyacá
| Corrales, Boyacá | ||
|---|---|---|
| Municipality and town | ||
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 Location of the municipality and town of Corrales, Boyacá in the Boyacá Department of Colombia. | ||
| Country |
 Colombia | |
| Department | Boyacá Department | |
| Province | Tundama Province | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 2,481 | |
| Time zone | Colombia Standard Time (UTC-5) | |
| Website | http://corrales-boyaca.gov.co | |
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Corrales is municipality in the Tundama Province of the Colombian Department of Boyacá, with a population of 2,481 according to the 2005 Census.[1]
History
The locality was founded on January 28, 1782 by Vizente de Rivera y Mendoza. Three battles were fought there between 6 and 10 July 1819, during Bolívar's campaign to liberate New Granada.
References
- ↑ dane.gov.co (DANE 2005)
Coordinates: 5°52′N 72°50′W / 5.867°N 72.833°W
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