Amagá

Amagá (Spanish pronunciation: [amaˈɣa]) is a town and municipality in Antioquia Department, Colombia. It is part of the subregion of Southwestern Antioquia. The area was known for its coal and iron ore production and it hosted early iron works. Ex-Colombian president Belisario Betancur was born in this location. As of 2015, the population comprised 29,555 people.

Amagá
Municipality and town
Emiro Kastos park in Amagá
Location of the municipality and town of Amagá in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
Amagá
Location in Colombia
Coordinates: 6°03′N 75°42′W
Country Colombia
Department Antioquia Department
SubregionSouthwestern
Area
  Total84 km2 (32 sq mi)
Population
 (2015)
  Total29,555
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
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