El Marañón

A Name that Speaks of the Land

This corregimiento is home to 2,640 inhabitants in 2023 and extends over an area of 114.2 km². The name "El Marañón" is said to come from the abundance of cashew trees that were planted by its first settlers, indicating an early connection to agriculture and land use.

As an integral part of the Soná district, its economy is strongly linked to agricultural activities, in line with the general productive vocation of the region. The origin of the name "El Marañón", linked to the planting of cashew trees by the first settlers, suggests a deep historical relationship between the community and its natural environment.

This is not only a cultural detail, but also implies an early form of natural resource use or agriculture, adding a layer of ecological and cultural significance to the corregimiento.