Bolívar, Cauca

Bolívar, Cauca
Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Bolívar, Cauca in the Cauca Department of Colombia.
Country Colombia
DepartmentCauca Department
Area
 • Total
746.3 km2 (288.1 sq mi)
Elevation
1,777 m (5,830 ft)
Population
 (2020 est.)
 • Total
44,864
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
ClimateAw

Bolívar is a town and municipality in the Cauca Department, Colombia. Founded in October 1784 by Domingo Belisario Gómez, the municipality covers an area of 746.3 km (464 mi) and has a population of 57,511. The population is primarily engaged in agriculture and ranching.