Galán

Galán is a locality in , and has about 1,120 residents and an elevation of 938 metres. Galán is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the town .
  • Type: Locality with 1,120 residents
  • Description: human settlement in Santander Department, Colombia
  • Also known as: Galan

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cabrera and Barichara.

Town
is a town and municipality in the in northeastern . is situated 7 km southeast of Galán.

is a village in the Santander department of . It is widely acknowledged as one of the best preserved and most beautiful colonial villages in .

Galán

Latitude
6.63781° or 6° 38′ 16″ north
Longitude
-73.28878° or 73° 17′ 20″ west
Population
1,120
Elevation
938 metres (3,077 feet)
Open location code
67R8JPQ6+4F
Geo­Names ID
3682243
Wiki­data ID
Q23691563
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“Galán” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: Galán
  • Irish: Galán
  • Spanish: Galán
  • Swedish: Galán

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