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Garzon is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Popayán in the Republic of Colombia. Lying eat of Popayán, the diocese comprises the provinces of Neiva and Sur. It is about 140 miles in length and between 40 and 100 miles wide, extending from 1.5&$176; to 4&$176; north latitude and between the 75&$176; and 77&$176; west longitude. The episcopal see (unlike most, not eponymous) is at Neiva. The 11,000 inhabitants of Garzon are mainly of mixed origin and almost entirely Catholic. The town is situated 150 miles southwest of Bogotá at a height of 1,500 feet above sea-level. It is on the Magdalena River, which is navigable to this point.
The cathedral of Garzon is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady.
Garzon is a town and municipality in the Huila Department, Colombia.
Garzon is a municipality located in the center of the Colombian department of Huila, about 450 kilometers south of Bogotá and 114 miles south of the provincial capital, Neiva. Known as the Diocesan Capital of Huila, it is the first Catholic diocese in the region. Proud of its religious architecture and culture, Garzón is also called "the Soul of Huila."
Garzón may refer to:
Geographic places:
- Garzón: town and municipality in the Huila Department, Colombia
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Garzón, Uruguay a village in Maldonado department.
- Arroyo Garzón and Laguna Garzón, a stream and a lagoon in the same area.
People:
- Alberto Garzón: Spanish economist and Party leader of Izquierda Unida
- Baltasar Garzón: Spanish Judge
- Eugenio Garzón: Uruguayan politician and military man
- Jaime Garzón: Colombian journalist, comedian, and political satirist
- Gustavo Garzón: Argentine film and television actor
- Luis Eduardo Garzón: former Mayor of Bogotá, Colombia