La Macarena, Meta
Municipality and town in Meta Department, Colombia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other uses, see Macarena (disambiguation).
La Macarena is a town and municipality in the Meta Department, located about 280 km (170 m) south of Bogotá, Colombia.
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La Macarena, Meta | |
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Municipality and town | |
Country | Colombia |
Department | Meta Department |
Founded | November 1954 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Ismael Medellin Duenas |
Area | |
• Municipality and town | 11,229 km2 (4,335.54 sq mi) |
Elevation | 233 m (764 ft) |
Population (2015) | |
• Municipality and town | 32,861 |
• Urban | 4,458 |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) |
Climate | Am |
Official Website[1] |
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The town was included in the former El Caguan DMZ. Now, back in the control of Colombian Army and Police Force, the town is a growing Ecotourism destination, particularly for the five coloured river Caño Cristales considered one of the most beautiful in the world. La Macarena is served by La Macarena Airport.