Fundación is a town and municipality of the

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of Magdalena. Its people are known as Fundanenses. The primary economic activity is livestock-raising, for production of both

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and milk. Other crops are:

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, yuca, oranges,

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, rice, tomatoes, and tobacco. There is also artisanal fishing. Physically, the area of Fundación consists of river valley,

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and some low-lying hills. The municipio is bounded on the north by Aracataca, on the east by Bosconia, on the south by Chibolo, and, on the west by Pivijay, Sabanas de San Angel, and Algarrobo. The town is crossed by the

Fundación River The Fundación River is a river in northern Colombia, originating from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in the Cesar Department but flows down to the Magdalena Department crossing the town and municipality of Fundación Fundación is a town a ...

. The town came to international prominence on 18 May 2014 when a school bus caught fire at the local Pentecostal Church. Thirty two children who had just attended a church service died in the fire. * Population: 82, 532 * Elevation: 45 meters * Area: 922 km².

Points of interest

* Bridge over the Fundación River * Chapel of the Holy Family College * Church of Our Lord of Miracles * Church of Maria Auxiliadora * Fountain of the Barrio Vera Judith * Los Varones Park

References

External links

Fundacion official website

Municipalities of Magdalena Department {{Magdalena-geo-stub