| Vélez, Santander | |||
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Location of the municipality and town of Vélez, Santander in the Santander Department of Colombia. |
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| Department | Santander Department | ||
| Founded | September 14, 1539 | ||
| Founded by | Martín Galeano | ||
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| • Total | 250 km2 (100 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2005) | |||
| • Total | 19,265 | ||
| • Density | 77/km2 (200/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Veleño -a | ||
| Time zone | Colombia Standard Time (UTC-5) | ||
| Website | www.velez-santander.gov.co | ||
Vélez (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈbeles]) is a town and municipality of the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia.
Coordinates: 6°05′N 73°35′W / 6.083°N 73.583°W