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Mahates (Bolivar, Colombia)

Last modified: 2008-09-06 by dov gutterman
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Overview

Mahates is a municipality located in the Bolívar Department. It was founded on 17 April 1533 by Spanish conquistador Pedro de Heredia.
The flag of Mahates can be seen in a small image at the municipal web site with description in Spanish: "Los Colores de la Bandera son: el Blanco, que representa la Paz y la tranquilidad de nuestro Municipio, el verde simboliza la agricultura y la fertilidad de nuestros suelos, la Cabeza de ganado y la Planta de Maiz nos reflejan las principales fuentes productivas del àrea."
Sources: municipal web site, wikipedia.
Dov Gutterman, 31 August 2008


Coat of Arms


image from municipal web site