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Baranoa

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Updated Monday, August 24, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1534

    Baranoa was an indigenous settlement located close to Big Creek (Arroyo Grande) when the Spanish conquered it under the command of Don Pedro de Heredia in 1534.

  2. Documented history · 1543

    In October 1543, it was commended by the Spanish Crown to Hernando Dávila.

  3. Documented history · 1556

    Further commendations were given to Inés de Mendoza (1556), Hernando De la Salas (1568) and José De las Salas (1609).

  4. Documented history · 1744

    Viceroy Sebastian de Eslava ordered a reformation of the town in 1744 and 1745.

Current public leadership

  • Roberto Celedón

    Wikidata currently records this person as Baranoa's head of government. Colombian politician and engineer.

People associated with this place

  • Juan José Nieto Gil

    First documented black president of Colombia, born in Baranoa.

Historical figures

  • Juan José Nieto Gil

    First documented black president of Colombia, born in Baranoa.

  • Don Pedro de Heredia

    Spanish conquistador who led the conquest of Baranoa in 1534.

  • Hernando Dávila

    Received the commendation of Baranoa from the Spanish Crown in October 1543.

  • Inés de Mendoza

    Granted a commendation over Baranoa in 1556.

  • Sebastián de Eslava

    Viceroy who ordered a reformation of Baranoa in 1744‑1745.

Local business and employers

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Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Parish of Santa Ana of Baranoa

    Founded after 39 Spanish families settled in Baranoa following the 1744‑1745 reformation.

  • Big Creek (Arroyo Grande)

    One of the main creeks irrigating Baranoa; site of the original indigenous settlement.

  • Santa Rosa Creek

    A creek that supplies water to the municipality of Baranoa.

  • Campeche Creek

    Another creek contributing to Baranoa's irrigation network.

  • Deep Creek

    Part of the water system that supports Baranoa's agriculture.

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01 · Overview

Baranoa, in brief

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02 · History

How Baranoa took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Baranoa

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Baranoa

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05 · Arts

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06 · Economy

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Baranoa

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08 · Questions

Questions about Baranoa

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01 · Q&A

Where is Baranoa located and what are its coordinates?

Baranoa is situated in Colombia at geographic coordinates 10.7941, -74.9164 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Baranoa?

Baranoa has a recorded population of approximately 68,383 and observes the America/Bogota time zone (COP).

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What languages and currency are used in Baranoa?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Baranoa include es-CO, and the circulating currency is COP.

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