apartada

Apartada, usually referred to as La Apartada, is a municipality and town in the Córdoba Department of northern Colombia. The administrative center is the town of La Apartada, and the municipality covers a mix of urban and rural settlements. The economy is broadly based on primary activities such as agriculture and livestock, supplemented by local commerce and public services. The population is composed of urban residents and dispersed rural communities, with living patterns tied to regional infrastructure and markets.

The name originates from the Spanish adjective apartada, meaning separated or secluded. As a toponym, apartada appears in various Spanish-speaking regions, often reflecting geographic or historical characteristics used by early settlers to describe locations that were isolated or distinct in some way. In the Colombian context, La Apartada is one example of a place whose name carries that descriptive meaning.

Geographically, La Apartada lies within a tropical or subtropical belt typical of Córdoba, with a climate featuring wet and dry periods that influence agriculture and natural vegetation. The landscape commonly includes low-lying areas and river basins that support farming and livestock activities.

Governance is organized around a mayor-council system, with local authorities responsible for basic public services, education, and community planning. The history of La Apartada includes the broader colonial and post‑colonial development of Córdoba, and the municipality was established within the modern Colombian administrative framework in the late 20th century.

See also: Córdoba Department, La Apartada municipality, Spanish toponymy.