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OcaƱa
Colombia
Also known as: Nueva Madrid
OcaƱa, city, Norte de Santander departamento, northern Colombia, in the HacarĆ valley. Founded (c. 1570) as Nueva Madrid by Francisco FernĆ”ndez, the city was renamed for OcaƱa in New Castile, Spain. An independence convention that was held there in 1828 is commemorated by a triumphal arch. Barium mining and onion growing are basic economic activities. OcaƱa is the superior court of a judicial district and is the seat of a diocese. The Palacio de Bellas Artes is associated with the National University of Colombia in BogotĆ”. Pop. (2007 est.) 81,752.
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