Cartagena is recognized by UNESCO as Historical and Cultural Heritage of Humankind, a title deserved for its rich past since its foundation in 1533 by the spaniard Don Pedro de Heredia.
Colombia is the first national and international touristic destination, it is the main port on the Caribbean and one of the main industrial development poles in the country, specially in the petrochemical industry.
| General Information |
| Foundation: June 1st of 1533 |
Location: 10° 26' North Latitude 75° 33' West Longitude |
| Total Area: 609.1 Sq Kms |
Altitude: 2 mt. above sea level |
| Relative Humidity: +90% |
Day Temperature: 29° C |
| Night Temperature : 25° C |
Population: 895.400 habitants aprox. (Census DANE 2005) |
| Currency: Colombian Peso |
Religión: Predominance Catholic Cult Liberty |
| Official Time: GMT-05:00 hours |
Phone prefix: Country: 57 City: 5 (57 5) |
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