Betania, Antioquia

Betania
Municipality and town
Location of the municipality and town of Betania in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
Betania
Location in Colombia
Coordinates: 5°45′N 75°58′W / 5.750°N 75.967°W / 5.750; -75.967
Country Colombia
Department Antioquia Department
SubregionSouthwestern
Area
  Total
168 km2 (65 sq mi)
Population
 (2015)
  Total
9,286
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)

Betania (pronounced: Bai-TAHN-ee-uh) is a town and municipality in the Colombian department of Antioquia. It is part of the subregion of Southwestern Antioquia, with a population of 9,286 people, according to the 2015 census. It is located 33 mi/53 km SW of Medellín. The main industries include coffee, sugarcane, cacao, and livestock.