Santa Cruz de Mompox

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Santa Cruz de Mompox

Total population

62,140

Coordinates9.24°, -74.43°

Demographic figures from DANE. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

Overview

Mompox, officially Santa Cruz de Mompós, is a town and municipality in northern Colombia, in the Bolívar Department. The town initially grew from its proximity to the Magdalena River and has preserved much of its colonial character. It also played an important role in the independence of America from Spain. Today, Mompox depends upon tourism, fishing, and some commerce generated by the local cattle raising. The municipality has a population of 46,408 and is adjacent to the municipalities of Pinillos and San Fernando. The historic center of Mompox was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, owing to its preserved colonial architecture and mixture of architectural styles.

Geography

Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.