Riosucio

Riosucio is in Caldas Department, Colombia and has an elevation of 2,055 metres. Riosucio is situated nearby to the hamlet El Salado, as well as near the locality Cambía.

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Riosucio is a town and municipality in the department of Caldas in Colombia. It is best known for its biennial carnival, officially called the Carnival of Riosucio but commonly known by its former name of the "Carnival of the Devil", and is one of the biggest and most popular carnivals in Colombia. Riosucio is situated 6 km southeast of Riosucio.

Riosucio

Location: Caldas Department, Colombia, South America
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Latitude

5.45° or 5° 27′ north

Longitude

-75.75° or 75° 45′ west

Population

54,500

Elevation

2,055 metres (6,742 feet)

Open location code

67Q6F722+22

GeoNames ID

3670721

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