Convención is a Colombian municipality located in the department of North Santander.

It is considered the largest producer of panela in the department.

It is located at 1,076 meters above sea level and has a temperate climate.

The first conqueror to set foot in these territories was the German Ambrosio Alfinger in 1530, who perished in combat with the aborigines.

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