Colón Department, Córdoba

Colón Department
Departamento Colón
Location of Colón Department in Córdoba Province
Location of Colón Department in Córdoba Province
Coordinates: 30°59′S 64°05′W / 30.983°S 64.083°W / -30.983; -64.083
Country Argentina
Province Córdoba
CapitalJesús María
Area
 • Total
2,588 km2 (999 sq mi)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
 • Total
171,067
 • Density66/km2 (170/sq mi)
 • Pop. change    (1991-2001)
+36.41%
Time zoneUTC-3 (ART)
Postal code
X5220
Dialing code03525
Distances to 
Buenos Aires760 km (470 mi)
Córdoba48 km (30 mi)

Colón Department is a department of Córdoba Province in Argentina.

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 171,067 inhabitants in an area of 2,588 square kilometers (999 sq mi), and its capital city is Jesús María, which is located 760 miles (1,223 km) from Buenos Aires.

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