Sevilla, Valle del Cauca

For other uses, see Seville (disambiguation).
Sevilla, Valle del Cauca
Municipality and town

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Location of the municipality and town of Sevilla, Valle del Cauca in the Valle del Cauca Department of Colombia.
Country  Colombia
Department Valle del Cauca Department
Area
  Municipality and town 640 km2 (250 sq mi)
Elevation 1,612 m (5,289 ft)
Population
  Municipality and town 45,142
  Density 71/km2 (180/sq mi)
  Urban 34,484
Time zone Colombia Standard Time (UTC-5)

Sevilla is a town and municipality in the Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia. Widely recognized and famous as one of the best Colombian coffee producers. It is also known as the "Coffee Capital of Colombia" In 2003, it had a population of approximately 60,000 inhabitants.

History

Founded as San Luis in 1903 by Heraclio Uribe Uribe, it was renamed for the city of Sevilla, Spain, when it became a municipality in 1914.

Geography and climate

Sevilla is located in the northeastern portion of the Valle del Cauca Department, about 90 miles northeast of Cali, the department capital. Sevilla lies on the western slope of the central mountain range, the Cordillera Central, out of the three main ones resting on the beautiful landscape of Colombia. The landscape is also appropriate for long walks and horseback riding. Its climate is widely varied because it is located 1650 metres above sea level.

Resources

There is a great variety of agricultural products as a result of its diversity on climate floors. Citrus fruits, banana, sugar cane, maize, yucca, and vegetables, among others, are abundantly produced. Cafe cultures surround the town, since the farms outside the population core are coffee producers. There are also gold, silver, and platinum mines nearby.

Coordinates: 4°16′08″N 75°56′10″W / 4.26889°N 75.9361°W / 4.26889; -75.9361

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