Salgar

Salgar
Municipality and town
Mountains around Salgar
Mountains around Salgar
Flag of Salgar
Official seal of Salgar
Location of the municipality and town of Salgar in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
Location of the municipality and town of Salgar in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
Location in Colombia
Coordinates: 5°57′42″N 75°58′31″W / 5.96167°N 75.97528°W / 5.96167; -75.97528
Country Colombia
Department Antioquia Department
SubregionSouthwestern
Area
 • Total
418 km2 (161 sq mi)
Population
 (Census 2018)
 • Total
15,782
 • Density37.8/km2 (97.8/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)

Salgar (Spanish pronunciation: [salˈɣaɾ]) is a town and municipality in the Colombian department of Antioquia.

With a population of 15,782, as per the 2018 census, Salgar is part of the sub-region of Southwestern Antioquia.

The town was hit by a massive landslide in 2015.