Magdalena Department, Colombia · South America
Fundación sits on the route: 15 minutes from Aracataca.
Fundación is a town located in Magdalena Department, Colombia. With a population of 59,175, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Fundación sits in Colombia, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Bogota time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Fundación to your route.
Fundación is a town and municipality of the Colombian Department of Magdalena. Its people are known as Fundanenses. The primary economic activity is livestock-raising, for production of both meat and milk. Other crops are: corn, yuca, oranges, bananas, beans, sesame, sorghum, rice, tomatoes, and tobacco. ThereRead more
is also artisanal fishing.
Physically, the area of Fundación consists of river valley, flood plain, and some low-lying hills. The municipio is bounded on the north by Aracataca, on the east by Bosconia, on the south by Chibolo, and on the west by Pivijay, Sabanas de San Angel, and Algarrobo. The town is crossed by the Fundación River.
The town came to international prominence on 18 May 2014 when a school bus caught fire at the local Pentecostal Church. Thirty two children who had just attended a church service died in the fire.
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Fundación is located in Magdalena Department, Colombia, South America. The coordinates are 10.5207 latitude, -74.1850 longitude.
Fundación has a population of approximately 59,175 people, making it a town in Colombia.
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