Popayán

Popayán, founded in 1537, is the capital of the Colombian department of Cauca.
This town is well known for its colonial architecture and its contributions to Colombian cultural and political life.. Read more ». It is also known as the "white city" due to the color of the most of colonial houses and places in the city downtown, where several churches are located.
Popayán has been home to seventeen Colombian presidents, as well as noted poets, painters, and composers. The University of Cauca (est. 1827), one of Colombia's oldest and most distinguished institutions of higher education, is located here; that is why Popayán is also known as the "University City." Nearby is Puracé National Natural Park.

Country:	Colombia
Type:	Postage stamps
Series:	City arms
Nominal:	5 $
Year:	1977
Size:	29 x 39 mm
Perforation:	comb 13½ x 14
Mintage:	2,000,000