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Pasto (pä`stō), city (1993 pop. 261,368), alt. 8,510 ft (2,594 m), capital of Nariño dept., SW Colombia. It is a distribution and processing center for the agricultural and mineral products of the surrounding region. Varnish and woolen goods are produced in the city. Founded in 1539, Pasto was a royalist city in the revolution against Spain and changed hands several times. Antonio Nariño Nariño, Antonio (äntō`nyō närē`nyō), 1765–1823, Colombian revolutionary. ..... Click the link for more information. was defeated at Pasto by the Spanish in 1814. Occupied for a short period in 1831 by Ecuadorian forces, Pasto was the scene of the treaty (1832) by which Colombia (then called New Granada) and Ecuador became separate states. The city retains a colonial appearance, with narrow streets and many old churches. Pasto a city in SE Colombia, at an altitude of 2590 m (8500 ft.). Pop.: 404 000 (2005 est.) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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What is the distance in miles between Pasto and Cartagena? Una alimentacion a base de pasto natural y leche materna es solo el principio de un proceso cuidadosamente supervisado que concluye en el matadero cuando los terneros tienen entre 7 y 12 meses de nacidos. Access to the property is approximately 80 km from Pasto, the capital city of the NariSo department, by open road. |
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