Sincé

Sincé is a town and municipality located in the Department of Sucre, northern Colombia.

Sincé
Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Sincé in the Sucre Department of Colombia.
Country Colombia
DepartmentSucre Department
Area
 • Municipality and town410.56 km2 (158.52 sq mi)
Elevation
137 m (449 ft)
Population
 (2015)
 • Municipality and town33,688
 • Density82/km2 (210/sq mi)
 • Urban
25,551
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)

San Luis de Sincé, is a town and municipality located in the Department of Sucre, 28 km (15 mi) southeast of Sincelejo, in northern Colombia. It has an average Temperature of 26,5°C (80°F). Its main economic activities are agriculture, stockbreeding and commerce. It was founded November 10, 1775 by Antonio de Torre y Miranda. Sincé is home to "Hospital Local Nuestra Señora del Socorro" and a Municipal Photo Gallery.

Celebrations and Events

The biggest local celebrations are held in honor of the Virgen del Socorro (Our Lady of Perpetual Help), the city's patron Saint, and celebrated in September. Other major celebrations include the Fiestas en Corralejas (Running of the Bulls) in January and La Semana de la Sinceanidad (Sincé Week), commemorating its founding in November.

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