Almaguer () is a town and municipality in the Cauca Department, Colombia.
History and geography Founded in 1551 by Vasco de Guzmán and Alonso de Fuenmayor, it was named after the birthplace of Francisco Briceño, the acting governor of Popayán, who granted Alonso de Fuenmayor the license to found the city. Briceño was originally from Corral de Almaguer in La Mancha, Toledo, Spain.
The municipality covers an area of 520 km2 and has a population of 21,300. The population is primarily engaged in agriculture.
Notable residents Manuel María Paz Delgado
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