Place details
Place nameSanta Marta
CountryColombia
Latitude11.3
Longitude-74.167
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names
Overview
Located in N Colombia, on coast, E of Barranquilla; the oldest city in Colombia; developed as a Spanish port; became banana-shipping center in late 19th cen.; connected to Bogotá by railroad since 1961; an episcopal see; has had university since 1958.