Restrepo, Valle del Cauca

Restrepo is a town and municipality located in the Department of Valle del Cauca, Colombia. It was founded December 1, 1913 by Julio Fernandez Medina, Anselmo Rendon Nicanor Grisales and other settlers. It has been a Municipality since April 3, 1925, under Ordinance No. 030 of the Departmental Assembly. Mostly mountainous, its major economic activities are agriculture and animal husbandry. Its key products are banana, pineapple, sugarcane cane, beans, fruits, vegetables and corn.

Restrepo, Valle del Cauca
Municipality and town
Flag of Restrepo, Valle del Cauca
Official seal of Restrepo, Valle del Cauca
Location of the municipality and town of Restrepo, Valle del Cauca in the Valle del Cauca Department of Colombia
Location of the municipality and town of Restrepo, Valle del Cauca in the Valle del Cauca Department of Colombia
Country Colombia
DepartmentValle del Cauca Department
Area
 • Total135 km2 (52 sq mi)
Elevation
1,400 m (4,600 ft)
Population
 (2015)
 • Total16,227
 • Density120/km2 (310/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)

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3°49′30″N 76°31′30″W / 3.825°N 76.525°W / 3.825; -76.525