Yalí

Yalí is a town and municipality located in northeastern Antioquia Department, Colombia, colloquially called "the town of hills". Part of the subregion of Northeastern Antioquia. Yalí was established as a municipality in 1956 and was named after one of its founders; Lorenzo Yalí. In its early days the town's economy relied on mining, now the economic activity is focused on the "cañicultura" (sugarcane plantations) with aims of production of panela.

Yalí, Antioquia
Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Yalí, Antioquia in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
Yalí, Antioquia
Location in Colombia
Coordinates: 6°40′36″N 74°50′28″W
Country Colombia
Department Antioquia Department
SubregionNortheastern
Elevation
1,250 m (4,100 ft)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)

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