Corrales, Boyacá
Corrales, Boyacá | |
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Municipality and town | |
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 Location of the municipality and town of Corrales, Boyacá in the Boyacá Department of Colombia. | |
| Coordinates: 50°N 51°W / 50°N 51°W | |
| Country |  Colombia |
| Department | Boyacá Department |
| Province | Tundama Province |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Pedro Antonio López Prieto (2020-2023) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,481 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) |
| Website | http://corrales-boyaca.gov.co |
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)
5°52′N 72°50′W / 5.867°N 72.833°W