Muzo
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Muzo is a municipality in the Western Boyacá Province of Colombia, globally renowned for its high-quality emerald mines. The town was founded by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century on territory inhabited by the indigenous Muzo people. It serves as a major center for the international gem trade.
Statistics
Area
147.00 km²
Population
8,548