Guachucal, Administrative division in Nariño Department, Colombia
Guachucal is a municipality in Nariño Department in southern Colombia, located close to the Ecuadorian border. The area consists of rural landscapes and small settlements that form the backbone of local life and activity.
The municipality was established as part of the administrative structure of Nariño Department to govern the sparsely populated southern region of Colombia. Its location near the border has shaped development over the decades.
The residents of Guachucal maintain administrative traditions through local governance, with regular elections for municipal authorities every four years.
The area is sparsely populated with few major centers, so expect small settlements and scattered communities. Visitors exploring the region should allow extra time for travel between different parts of the municipality.
Located at coordinates 0.96666667 latitude and -77.73333333 longitude, Guachucal houses 18,845 residents according to the 2018 census data.
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