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Charming colonial town of Barichara in Colombia, showcasing traditional architecture and scenic hills.
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Montería

Córdoba, Colombia · South America

About Montería

Montería sits on the route: 20 minutes from Cereté.

Montería is in Córdoba, Colombia, with about 490,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Cereté, about 18 km away.

Montería (Spanish pronunciation: [monteˈɾi.a]) is a municipality and city located in northern Colombia and the capital of the Department of Córdoba. The city is located 50 km (31 mi) away from the Caribbean sea, by the Sinú River. The city and region are known for their distinct cultural heritages, which include a

Read more blend of mainly colonial Spanish descendants, Indigenous Zenú peoples, Crypto-Jews, and more recently, Middle East immigrants. The city is home to the Sombrero Vueltiao, a national symbol; and is the home of Porro folklore music. The city has an inland seaport connected to the Caribbean Sea by the Sinú River.

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Quick Information

Population
490,935
Continent
South America
Country
Colombia
Region
Córdoba
Timezone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
8.7508, -75.8782

Emergency & Services

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Police
123
Ambulance
123
Fire
123
Driving side
right
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