Villa del Rosario, Norte de Santander
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Villa del Rosario is a Colombian municipality situated in the Norte de Santander department, near the Venezuelan border. Founded in 1750, it gained the title of 'Noble, Leal y Valerosa Villa' in 1792 through a royal warrant. It played a crucial role in the formation of Gran Colombia, hosting the Congress of 1821.
Statistics
Area
228.00 km²
Population
111,254