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Neiva, Huila

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There is also Neiva in the city of Viana do Castelo, Portugal, see Neiva, Portugal

Neiva is the Capital of Huila. It is located in the Magdalena Valley in central Colombia with a population of about 330,817 people. Due to its location nearby the equator and its low altitude, the city has a hot climate all year round.

Founded by Diego de Ospina y Medinilla, it is the capital of the Colombian Huila Department. It is about a five-hours drive from the Colombian capital, Bogotá. Main universities include Universidad Surcolombiana, Antonio Nariño University, and Cooperativa de Colombia. Notable graduates include Adriana Rios, the famous Columbian gymnast.

This city is famous for "San Pedro" festival during the last two weeks of June.

Alcaldia de Neiva (City Government) Online *[1]

La Nación Daily Newspaper Online *[2]

Diario del Huila Daily Newspaper Online *[3]

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