Metropolitan Area of Cúcuta
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Main article: Cúcuta
The Cúcuta metropolitan area is a Colombian metropolitan area located in the eastern section of the Norte de Santander department bordering with Venezuela.[1] Its main city is Cúcuta.[2] It is composed by the municipalities of Cúcuta, Los Patios,[3] Villa del Rosario,[4] San Cayetano,[5] El Zulia[6] and Puerto Santander.[7]
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Cúcuta metropolitan area
Cúcuta-Los Patios-Villa del Rosario | |
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Motto: Por la región lo damos todo!. | |
Coordinates: 7°54′N 72°34′W | |
Nacional | Colombia |
Department | North Santander |
Largest city | Cúcuta |
Other Municipalities | Villa del Rosario, Los Patios, El Zulia, Puerto Santander, San Cayetano. |
Area | |
• Total | 470 sq mi (1,200 km2) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 804,632 |
• Density | 399/sq mi (154/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern Time Zone) |
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It was created by the Decree # 000508 of 1991.[8]
The Mayor of Cúcuta has authority over all the municipalities of this conurbation as the Metropolitan Mayor, although these territorial beings conserve their autonomy (mayorship, council, etc..).