Corrales, Boyacá
Municipality and town in Boyacá Department, Colombia
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Location of the municipality and town of Corrales, Boyacá in the Boyacá Department of Colombia.
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)
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Provinces and Municipalities in Boyacá Department
See also: List of municipalities in Boyacá
5°52′N 72°50′W / 5.867°N 72.833°W / 5.867; -72.833
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