Fresno, Tolima

Fresno is a town and municipality in the Tolima department of Colombia. It is located 142 kilometres (88 mi) from Ibagué. It was founded in 1574 by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. The population of the municipality was 28,920 as of the 2018 census.[1]

Fresno
Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Fresno in the Tolima Department of Colombia
Coordinates: 5°09′20″N 75°02′25″W
Country Colombia
DepartmentTolima Department
Founded1574
Founded byGonzalo Jiménez de Quesada
Government
  MayorCarlos Andrés Cárdenas Hurtado
Area
  Total208 km2 (80 sq mi)
Elevation
1,465 m (4,806 ft)
Population
 (Census 2018[1])
  Total28,920
  Density140/km2 (360/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Fresnese
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
WebsiteOfficial website (in Spanish)

References

  1. "Censo Nacional de Población y Vivienda 2018" (in Spanish). Retrieved 20 April 2020.


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