Urumita
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Urumita is a town and municipality located in the Colombian Department of La Guajira, situated near the Serranía del Perijá mountain range. Founded in 1785 by Juan Bautista Canalete, the area was historically inhabited by the indigenous Chimila people. The local culture is notably centered around the medicinal Calaguala plant and its associated annual festival.
Statistics
Area
329.00 km²
Population
19,629