Santa Cruz de Mompox

Santa Cruz de Mompox
Municipality
Flag of Santa Cruz de Mompox
Official seal of Santa Cruz de Mompox
Municipality and town of Mompox in the Bolivar Department.
Municipality and town of Mompox in the Bolivar Department.
Country Colombia
RegionCaribbean Region
DepartmentBolivar Department
Foundation3 May 1537
Founded byAlonso de Heredia
Government
 • MayorGuillermo Santos Anaya
Area
 • Municipality652.1 km2 (251.8 sq mi)
 • Urban
4.53 km2 (1.75 sq mi)
Elevation
33 m (108 ft)
Population
 (2020 est.)[1]
 • Municipality46,408
 • Density71/km2 (180/sq mi)
 • Urban
23,649
 • Urban density5,200/km2 (14,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
WebsiteOfficial website
Official nameHistoric Centre of Santa Cruz de Mompox
CriteriaCultural: (iv)(v)
Reference742
Inscription1995 (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.[2]

  1. ^ Citypopulation.de Population of Santa Cruz de Mompox municipality
  2. ^ "Historic Centre of Santa Cruz de Mompox". UNESCO World Heritage Center. United Nations, Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. Retrieved 18 Apr 2021.