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 * [[Jorge Luis Pinto]] (born 1952 in San Gil) a Colombian football coach, and former manager of the [[Costa Rica national football team]] and [[Honduras national football team]].
 * [[Paola Rey]] (born 1979, in San Gil, Santander, Colombia) is a Colombian actress and model
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	San Gil's population, as of 2005, was 44,959, (including the rural area). The majority (36,748) reside in the urban area. The population as of 2020 was estimated to be 59,670,<ref name="Censo"/><ref name="pop"/> an increase of roughly 14,500 people, but showing a tendency to decrease in rural areas, decreasing from 6,240 to a projected 5,601.		San Gil's population, as of 2005, was 44,959, (including the rural area). The majority (36,748) reside in the urban area. The population as of 2020 was estimated to be 59,670,<ref name="Censo"/><ref name="pop"/> an increase of roughly 14,500 people, but showing a tendency to decrease in rural areas, decreasing from 6,240 to a projected 5,601.
	Ninety-eight percent of houses have access to electricity, 90.3% to [[running water]], and 84.1% to a [[sewage system]].<ref name=dane>{{cite web\|last=Dane\|title=Boletín Censo General 2005\|url=http://www.dane.gov.co/files/censo2005/PERFIL_PDF_CG2005/68679T7T000.PDF\|accessdate=13 April 2012}}</ref>		Ninety-eight percent of houses have access to electricity, 90.3% to [[Tap water\|running water]], and 84.1% to a [[sewage system]].<ref name=dane>{{cite web\|last=Dane\|title=Boletín Censo General 2005\|url=http://www.dane.gov.co/files/censo2005/PERFIL_PDF_CG2005/68679T7T000.PDF\|accessdate=13 April 2012}}</ref>

	== Tourism ==		== Tourism ==

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	== Tourism ==		== Tourism ==

	In 2004, San Gil was named the tourist capital of the region.<ref name="histmain"/><ref name=editref>{{cite web\|last=San Gil Tourism Secretary\|title=San Gil, Tierra de Aventura\|url=http://www.sangil.com.co/\|accessdate=12 April 2012}}</ref> The area offers several outdoor activity opportunities, such as rafting (grade 1–5), kayaking, hiking, and caving.<ref name=legitrese>{{cite web\|last=Moomazza\|title=Adventure Capital of Colombia...San GIl\|url=http://journals.worldnomads.com/moomazza/story/71780/Colombia/Adventure-capital-of-ColombiaSan-Gil\|accessdate=12 April 2012}}</ref> Local companies offer rafting packages through various rivers depending on skill level. ~~“Parque~~ el ~~Gallineral”~~ is a popular destination with its characteristic moss-covered trees resembling beards~~. It has a small entrance fee~~. The park has a number of paths running through its 10-acre area and by the city's main river, ~~“Rio~~ ~~Fonce”~~.<ref name=gallineralref>{{cite web\|last=Caputo\|first=Lorraine\|title=Parque Natural El Gallineral, City Park\|url=http://www.vivatravelguides.com/south-america/colombia/eastern-colombia/san-gil/san-gil-activities/parque-natural-el-gallineral/\|accessdate=12 April 2012}}</ref> The park's name comes from the 1867 characteristic ~~“gallinero”~~ trees planted throughout the whole area. San Gil's main square is called "Parque la Libertad" (Liberty Park), which is the most common meeting place in the town and a hub for night life. The town's main cathedral, built in 1791 and remodeled in 1965, is located in this area. ~~“Parque~~ Nacional del ~~Chicamocha”~~ (Chicamocha National Park or PANACHI) is another Eco-tourist park located roughly 1 hour away from San Gil, placed on a scenic spot in the Chicamocha [[Canyon]]. The park has a museum, hiking trails, rafting, [[paragliding]] and other outdoor activities. It also has a 6.3 km (3.91 mi) long [[Aerial lift\|cable car]], one of the longest in the world in its category,<ref name=teleferico>{{cite web\|last=Unknown\|title=Teleférico sobre el Cañón del Chicamocha. Impresionante obra en un bello lugar\|url=http://www.noticiascaracol.com/nacion/galeria-teleferico-sobre-el-canon-del-chicamocha-impresionante-obra-un-bello-lugar\|publisher=Noticias Caracol (News Channel Official Page)\|accessdate=26 April 2012}}</ref> offering a ride across the canyon and into the [[plateau]] called "Mesa de los Santos".		In 2004, San Gil was named the tourist capital of the region.<ref name="histmain"/><ref name=editref>{{cite web\|last=San Gil Tourism Secretary\|title=San Gil, Tierra de Aventura\|url=http://www.sangil.com.co/\|accessdate=12 April 2012}}</ref> The area offers several outdoor activity opportunities, such as rafting (grade 1–5), kayaking, hiking, and caving.<ref name=legitrese>{{cite web\|last=Moomazza\|title=Adventure Capital of Colombia...San GIl\|url=http://journals.worldnomads.com/moomazza/story/71780/Colombia/Adventure-capital-of-ColombiaSan-Gil\|accessdate=12 April 2012}}</ref> Local companies offer rafting packages through various rivers depending on skill level. Parque el Gallineral is a popular destination with its characteristic moss-covered trees resembling beards. The park has a number of paths running through its 10-acre area and by the city's main river, Rio Fonce.<ref name=gallineralref>{{cite web\|last=Caputo\|first=Lorraine\|title=Parque Natural El Gallineral, City Park\|url=http://www.vivatravelguides.com/south-america/colombia/eastern-colombia/san-gil/san-gil-activities/parque-natural-el-gallineral/\|accessdate=12 April 2012}}</ref> The park's name comes from the 1867 characteristic ''gallinero'' trees planted throughout the whole area. San Gil's main square is called ''Parque la Libertad'' (Liberty Park), which is the most common meeting place in the town and a hub for night life. The town's main cathedral, built in 1791 and remodeled in 1965, is located in this area. Parque Nacional del Chicamocha (Chicamocha National Park or PANACHI) is another Eco-tourist park located roughly 1 hour away from San Gil, placed on a scenic spot in the Chicamocha [[Canyon]]. The park has a museum, hiking trails, rafting, [[paragliding]] and other outdoor activities. It also has a 6.3 km (3.91 mi) long [[Aerial lift\|cable car]], one of the longest in the world in its category,<ref name=teleferico>{{cite web\|last=Unknown\|title=Teleférico sobre el Cañón del Chicamocha. Impresionante obra en un bello lugar\|url=http://www.noticiascaracol.com/nacion/galeria-teleferico-sobre-el-canon-del-chicamocha-impresionante-obra-un-bello-lugar\|publisher=Noticias Caracol (News Channel Official Page)\|accessdate=26 April 2012}}</ref> offering a ride across the canyon and into the [[plateau]] called Mesa de los Santos.
	Barichara, a small colonial town roughly 20 minutes away from San Gil, is another popular destination. Situated at the rim of the Chicamocha Canyon, it offers a scenic view across the canyon and the Suarez River. It is known ~~as "one of the prettiest towns in the whole nation" due to~~ its well preserved colonial architecture and stone streets.<ref name=link>{{cite web\|last=Colombia Link\|title=San Gil\|url=http://www.colombialink.com/01_INDEX/index_turismo/destinos/sangil.html\|publisher=Colombia Link\|accessdate=26 April 2012}}</ref>		Barichara, a small colonial town roughly 20 minutes away from San Gil, is another popular destination. Situated at the rim of the Chicamocha Canyon, it offers a scenic view across the canyon and the Suarez River. It is known for its well preserved colonial architecture and stone streets.<ref name=link>{{cite web\|last=Colombia Link\|title=San Gil\|url=http://www.colombialink.com/01_INDEX/index_turismo/destinos/sangil.html\|publisher=Colombia Link\|accessdate=26 April 2012}}</ref>

	== Economy ==		== Economy ==

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	'''San Gil''' is a town and municipality in the [[Department of Santander]] in northeastern [[Colombia]], located roughly 300 km (192 mi) from [[Bogotá]] and 95 km from the department's capital, [[Bucaramanga]]. As of 2020, San Gil had a population of 51,874 within the urban area, making it the third largest urban area in the department, after Bucaramanga and [[Barrancabermeja]]. Founded in 1689, San Gil is over 300 years old. It was officially named the tourist capital of the region in 2004, thanks to its outdoor activity opportunities such as [[rafting]], [[caving]], [[kayaking]] and [[hiking]].		'''San Gil''' is a town and municipality in the [[Department of Santander]] in northeastern [[Colombia]], located roughly 300 km (192 mi) from [[Bogotá]] and 95 km from the department's capital, [[Bucaramanga]]. As of 2020, San Gil had a population of 51,874 within the urban area, making it the third largest urban area in the department, after Bucaramanga and [[Barrancabermeja]]. Founded in 1689, San Gil is over 300 years old. It was officially named the tourist capital of the region in 2004, thanks to its outdoor activity opportunities such as [[rafting]], [[caving]], [[kayaking]] and [[hiking]].

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	'''San Gil''' is a town municipality in the [[Department of Santander]] in northeastern [[Colombia]], located roughly 300 km (192 mi) from [[Bogotá]] and 95 km from the department's capital, [[Bucaramanga]]. As of 2020, San Gil had a population of 51,874 within the urban area, making it the third largest urban area in the department, after Bucaramanga and [[Barrancabermeja]]. Founded in 1689, San Gil is over 300 years old. It was officially named the tourist capital of the region in 2004, thanks to its outdoor activity opportunities such as [[rafting]], [[caving]], [[kayaking]] and [[hiking]].		'''San Gil''' is a town and municipality in the [[Department of Santander]] in northeastern [[Colombia]], located roughly 300 km (192 mi) from [[Bogotá]] and 95 km from the department's capital, [[Bucaramanga]]. As of 2020, San Gil had a population of 51,874 within the urban area, making it the third largest urban area in the department, after Bucaramanga and [[Barrancabermeja]]. Founded in 1689, San Gil is over 300 years old. It was officially named the tourist capital of the region in 2004, thanks to its outdoor activity opportunities such as [[rafting]], [[caving]], [[kayaking]] and [[hiking]].

	[[Image:Sangil1.jpg\|thumb\|right\|View of the main square of San Gil, Santander, 1999.]]		[[Image:Sangil1.jpg\|thumb\|right\|View of the main square of San Gil, Santander, 1999.]]

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	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==

	San Gil's population, as of 2005, was 44,959, (including the rural area). The majority (36,748) reside in the urban area. The population as of 2020 was estimated to be 59,670,<ref name="Censo"/><ref name="pop"/> an increase of roughly 1,500 people, but showing a tendency to decrease in rural areas, decreasing from 6,240 to a projected 5,601.		San Gil's population, as of 2005, was 44,959, (including the rural area). The majority (36,748) reside in the urban area. The population as of 2020 was estimated to be 59,670,<ref name="Censo"/><ref name="pop"/> an increase of roughly 14,500 people, but showing a tendency to decrease in rural areas, decreasing from 6,240 to a projected 5,601.
	Ninety-eight percent of houses have access to electricity, 90.3% to [[running water]], and 84.1% to a [[sewage system]].<ref name=dane>{{cite web\|last=Dane\|title=Boletín Censo General 2005\|url=http://www.dane.gov.co/files/censo2005/PERFIL_PDF_CG2005/68679T7T000.PDF\|accessdate=13 April 2012}}</ref>		Ninety-eight percent of houses have access to electricity, 90.3% to [[running water]], and 84.1% to a [[sewage system]].<ref name=dane>{{cite web\|last=Dane\|title=Boletín Censo General 2005\|url=http://www.dane.gov.co/files/censo2005/PERFIL_PDF_CG2005/68679T7T000.PDF\|accessdate=13 April 2012}}</ref>

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	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==

	San Gil's population, as of 2005, was 42,~~000~~, (including the rural area). The majority (36,748) reside in the urban area. The population as of 2020 was estimated to be 59,670,<ref name="Censo"/><ref name="pop"/> an increase of roughly 1,500 people, but showing a tendency to decrease in rural areas, decreasing from 6,240 to a projected 5,601.		San Gil's population, as of 2005, was 44,959, (including the rural area). The majority (36,748) reside in the urban area. The population as of 2020 was estimated to be 59,670,<ref name="Censo"/><ref name="pop"/> an increase of roughly 1,500 people, but showing a tendency to decrease in rural areas, decreasing from 6,240 to a projected 5,601.
	Ninety-eight percent of houses have access to electricity, 90.3% to [[running water]], and 84.1% to a [[sewage system]].<ref name=dane>{{cite web\|last=Dane\|title=Boletín Censo General 2005\|url=http://www.dane.gov.co/files/censo2005/PERFIL_PDF_CG2005/68679T7T000.PDF\|accessdate=13 April 2012}}</ref>		Ninety-eight percent of houses have access to electricity, 90.3% to [[running water]], and 84.1% to a [[sewage system]].<ref name=dane>{{cite web\|last=Dane\|title=Boletín Censo General 2005\|url=http://www.dane.gov.co/files/censo2005/PERFIL_PDF_CG2005/68679T7T000.PDF\|accessdate=13 April 2012}}</ref>

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	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==

	San Gil's population, as of 2005, was 42,000, (including the rural area). The majority (36,748) reside in the urban area. The population as of 2020 was estimated to be ~~46’152~~,<ref name="Censo"/><ref name="pop"/> an increase of roughly 1,500 people, but showing a tendency to decrease in rural areas, decreasing from 6,240 to a projected 5,601.		San Gil's population, as of 2005, was 42,000, (including the rural area). The majority (36,748) reside in the urban area. The population as of 2020 was estimated to be 59,670,<ref name="Censo"/><ref name="pop"/> an increase of roughly 1,500 people, but showing a tendency to decrease in rural areas, decreasing from 6,240 to a projected 5,601.
	Ninety-eight percent of houses have access to electricity, 90.3% to [[running water]], and 84.1% to a [[sewage system]].<ref name=dane>{{cite web\|last=Dane\|title=Boletín Censo General 2005\|url=http://www.dane.gov.co/files/censo2005/PERFIL_PDF_CG2005/68679T7T000.PDF\|accessdate=13 April 2012}}</ref>		Ninety-eight percent of houses have access to electricity, 90.3% to [[running water]], and 84.1% to a [[sewage system]].<ref name=dane>{{cite web\|last=Dane\|title=Boletín Censo General 2005\|url=http://www.dane.gov.co/files/censo2005/PERFIL_PDF_CG2005/68679T7T000.PDF\|accessdate=13 April 2012}}</ref>