Betania, Colombia

Betania
Municipality and town

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Location of the municipality and town of Betania in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
Betania

Location in Colombia

Coordinates: 5°45′N 75°58′W / 5.750°N 75.967°W / 5.750; -75.967
Country  Colombia
Department Antioquia Department
Subregion Southwestern
Area
  Total 168 km2 (65 sq mi)
Population (2015)
  Total 9,286
Time zone Colombia Standard Time (UTC-5)

Betania (pronounced: Bai-TAHN-ee-uh) is a town and municipality in the Colombian department of Antioquia. Part of the subregion of Southwestern Antioquia. It exists 33 mi/53 km SW of Medellín. Main industries include coffee, sugarcane, cacao, and livestock.

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Coordinates: 5°45′N 75°58′W / 5.750°N 75.967°W / 5.750; -75.967

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