Cáceres, Antioquia Explained

Cáceres, Antioquia
Settlement Type:Municipality and town
Mapsize:250px
Pushpin Map:Colombia
Pushpin Mapsize:250
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Colombia
Coordinates:7.6667°N -95°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Colombia
Subdivision Type1:Department
Subdivision Name1: Antioquia Department
Subdivision Type2:Subregion
Subdivision Name2:Bajo Cauca
Named For:Province of Cáceres, Spain
Population Total:37806
Population As Of:2015
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Colombia Standard Time
Utc Offset:-5

Cáceres (pronounced as /es/) is a town and municipality in the Colombian department of Antioquia.

Cáceres is one of the oldest towns in Antioquia. Its history is linked to the exploitation of gold. The town was founded in 1576 by Captain Don Gaspar de Rodas, who arrived on the banks of the Cauca River, advancing on the right bank. Once chosen the place, he ordered the installation of 30 ranches and with a very animated ceremony, that town received the name of San Martín de Cáceres.