Salgar (Spanish pronunciation: [salˈɣaɾ]) is a town and municipality in the Colombian department of Antioquia. It is part of the subregion of Southwestern Antioquia.
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Salgar | |
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Municipality and town | |
Mountains around Salgar | |
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Flag Seal | |
Location of the municipality and town of Salgar in the Antioquia Department of Colombia | |
Salgar Location in Colombia | |
| Coordinates: 5°57′42″N 75°58′31″W | |
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| Department | |
| Subregion | Southwestern |
| Area | |
| • Total | 418 km2 (161 sq mi) |
| Population (Census 2018[2]) | |
| • Total | 15,782 |
| • Density | 38/km2 (98/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) |
The town was hit by a massive landslide in 2015.
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