Before revision: It was part of the New Kingdom of Granada, and was formed initially in 1607 with a merger with the Province of La Grita, forming an administrative unit below Province status , which it attained in 1622.
After revision: (Corregimiento de Mérida y La Grita)It was part of the New Kingdom of Granada, and was formed initially in 1607 with a merger with the Province of La Grita, forming an administrative unit below Province status , which it attained in 1622.