Murindó Explained

Murindó
Settlement Type:Municipality and town
Mapsize:250px
Pushpin Map:Colombia
Pushpin Mapsize:300
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Colombia
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Colombia
Subdivision Type1:Department
Subdivision Name1: Antioquia Department
Subdivision Type2:Subregion
Subdivision Name2:Urabá
Coordinates:6.8°N -76.8°W
Timezone:Colombia Standard Time
Utc Offset:-5

Murindó is a Colombian municipality located in the subregion of Urabá in the department of Antioquia. It borders the department of Chocó to the north, the municipalities of Dabeiba and Frontino to the east, the municipality of Vigía del Fuerte to the south, and both the municipality of Vigía del Fuerte and the department of Chocó to the west. It is 310 km away from Medellín, the departmental capital. Murindó spans 1,349 square kilometers and is only 25 meters above sea level. It is a municipality without a public water supply and sewage system; consequently, residents must seek water from nearby rivers and natural pools.

History

To date, the patron saint festivals of Murindó are dedicated to Saint Bartholomew the Apostle, as the first settlement founded there was named San Bartolomé de Murindó. The year officially recognized as the initial founding of the town is 1835, with Don Juan Paulino Salazar considered its founder. The community has undergone several changes in its geographical, political, and administrative condition, leading to other versions indicating that its definitive erection as a municipal district was in 1914.

Located on the banks of the Atrato River, this municipality is nestled in virgin jungle, making it highly attractive for adventure tourism. It is full of rivers suitable for fishing, natural pools, and paths through abundant nature.

Murindó also represents a great cultural wealth, resulting from the presence of mestizos, blacks, and Emberá Katío indigenous people.

Political & Administrative Division

In addition to its municipal headquarter, Murindó has jurisdiction over the following districts (according to the departmental management):

General Information

Foundational values: Symbol of overcoming and Welcoming land where no one is a stranger. It is one of the few regions in the country where Catio indigenous reserves remain. It is connected by road to the towns of Bellavista and Vigía del Fuerte. It is a fluvial port on the Murindó River.

Murindó is known as a Synonym of overcoming.

Demographics

Total Population: 4,911 inhabitants (2018)[1]

Economy

The economy is based primarily on agriculture and fishing. Regarding handicrafts, canoes are carved from wood, as are canaletes, pilones, bateas, and tool handles. Hats, cups, and mats are made from vines, leaves, and fruits.

Cuisine

The community offers very typical dishes that deviate from the standard of traditional Colombian cuisine. Additionally, as the municipality does not belong to the Paisa zone of Antioquia, typical Antioquian dishes are not highlighted. Instead, borojó, chontaduro with salt, and fish prepared in various ways are offered. Other examples include pampa, jenene, tumbo, and birimbi.

Festivities

Climate

Murindó has a tropical rainforest climate (Af) with heavy to very heavy rainfall year-round.

References

6.8°N -124°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2008-07-26 . Wayback Machine . 2024-03-31 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080726041441/http://www.dane.gov.co/files/censo2005/perfiles/perfiles.swf . 2008-07-26 .