Amagá


Amagá is a town and municipality in Antioquia Department, Colombia. It is part of the subregion of Southwestern Antioquia. The area was known for its coal and iron ore production and it hosted early iron works. Ex-Colombian president Belisario Betancur was born at this location.

Notable places

The Forge produced the first steel in Antioquia and operated from 1864 to 1931. Its ruins are now a Rural National Monument.

Climate