Sincé


Sincé, also known as San Luis de Sincé, is a town and municipality located in the Department of Sucre, 28 km southeast of Sincelejo, in northern Colombia. It has an average Temperature of 26,5°C. Its main economic activities are agriculture, stockbreeding and commerce. It was founded November 10, 1775 by Antonio de Torre y Miranda. Sincé is home to "Hospital Local Nuestra Señora del Socorro" and a Municipal Photo Gallery.

Celebrations and Events

The biggest local celebrations are held in honor of the, the city's patron Saint, and celebrated in September. Other major celebrations include the Fiestas en Corralejas in January and La Semana de la Sinceanidad, commemorating its founding in November.

Notable people

Musician and composer Adolfo Mejía Navarro was born in Sincé.