Balboa is a town and municipality in the Cauca Department, Colombia.

Balboa
Municipality and town
Flag of Balboa
Location of the municipality and town of Balboa in the Cauca Department of Colombia.
Location of the municipality and town of Balboa in the Cauca Department of Colombia.
Balboa is located in Colombia
Balboa
Balboa
Location in Colombia
Coordinates: 2°2′37″N 77°13′11″W / 2.04361°N 77.21972°W / 2.04361; -77.21972
Country Colombia
DepartmentCauca Department
Area
 • Total
360 km2 (140 sq mi)
Elevation
1,200 m (3,900 ft)
Population
 (Census 2018[1])
 • Total
18,910
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
ClimateAm
[2]

Founded by Order No. 02 on 3 November 1967, the municipality covers an area of 360 km2 (139 sq mi) and has a population of 27,030.[2] The population is primarily engaged in agriculture and ranching.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Censo Nacional de Población y Vivienda 2018" (in Spanish). Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  2. ^ a b c Osorio, Nelson Freddy (3 September 2008). "Argelia - Departamento del Cauca" (in Spanish). Fundefilms. Archived from the original on 23 November 2008. Retrieved 30 March 2009.