Montebello, Antioquia

Montebello, Antioquia
Municipality and town
Church of Our Lady of Mercedes
Nickname: 
Miracle of the Mountains
Location of the municipality and town of Montebello, Antioquia in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
Montebello, Antioquia
Location in Colombia
Coordinates: 5°55′0″N 75°30′0″W / 5.91667°N 75.50000°W / 5.91667; -75.50000
Country Colombia
Department Antioquia Department
SubregionSouthwestern
FoundedJune 8th, 1876
Area
  Municipality and town
210 km2 (83 sq mi)
Elevation
2,350 m (7,710 ft)
Population
 (2018)
  Municipality and town
6,680
  Density31/km2 (80/sq mi)
  Urban
1,866
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)

Montebello is a town and municipality in Antioquia Department, Colombia. Located at an elevation of 2,350 m (7,710 ft) above sea level, it is part of the sub-region of Southwestern Antioquia. It borders the municipality of El Retiro to the north, Fredonia and Santa Bárbara to the west, Abejorral to the south, and La Ceja and El Retiro to the east.