Roman Catholic Diocese of Ocaña explained

Jurisdiction:Diocese
Ocaña
Latin:Dioecesis Ocaniensis
Rite:Roman Rite
Established:26 October 1962 (years ago)
Area Km2:18,000
Population:417,514
Population As Of:2004
Catholics:352,137
Catholics Percent:84.3
Bishop:Orlando Olave Villanoba
Map:Mapa Diocesis de Ocaña.svg

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ocaña (Latin: Ocaniensis) is a diocese located in the city of Ocaña in the ecclesiastical province of Nueva Pamplona in Colombia.

The diocese was created on 26 October 1962 by Pope John XXIII, covering the departments of Norte de Santander and Cesar. It covers 18,000 km², and includes 18 towns and two townships in the municipality of La Esperanza (whose head belongs to the Nueva Pamplona).

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