Santa Cruz de Mompox
Santa Cruz de Mompox | |
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Municipality | |
Municipality and town of Mompox in the Bolivar Department. | |
| Country | Colombia |
| Region | Caribbean Region |
| Department | Bolivar Department |
| Foundation | 3 May 1537 |
| Founded by | Alonso de Heredia |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Guillermo Santos Anaya |
| Area | |
• Municipality | 652.1 km2 (251.8 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 4.53 km2 (1.75 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Population (2020 est.) | |
• Municipality | 46,408 |
| • Density | 71/km2 (180/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 23,649 |
| • Urban density | 5,200/km2 (14,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) |
| Website | Official website |
| Official name | Historic Centre of Santa Cruz de Mompox |
| Criteria | Cultural: (iv)(v) |
| Reference | 742 |
| Inscription | 1995 (19th Session) |
Mompox or Mompós, officially Santa Cruz de Mompox, is a town and municipality in northern Colombia, in the Bolívar Department. The town initially grew from its proximity to the Magdalena river and has preserved much of its colonial character. It also played an important role in the independence of America from Spain. Today, Mompox depends upon tourism, fishing, and some commerce generated by the local cattle raising. The municipality has a population of 46,408 and is adjacent to the municipalities of Pinillos and San Fernando. The historic center of Mompox was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, owing to its preserved colonial architecture and mixture of architectural styles.