City · Colombia
Socorro
Socorro is a town and municipality in the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia. It was founded in 1681 by José de Archila and José Díaz Sarmiento. The town was very influential in the history of Colombia. There began the revolt of the Comuneros of 1781 against the oppression of Spanish rule.
Good to know
- Population: 29,997.
- Founded: 1681.
- Area: 136 sq km.
- Timezone: America/Bogota.