Caquetá Department

The Caquetá Department encompasses 88,965 square kilometers of territory, featuring western mountains from the Eastern Cordillera and lowlands extending into the Amazon Basin.

The region transformed from an intendancy established in 1905 to an official department of Colombia on December 15, 1981, marking a significant administrative change.

The department contains sixteen municipalities, including its capital Florencia, where governmental institutions and regional administrative offices coordinate local development programs.

Located at an elevation of 182 meters above sea level, the department maintains a UTC-5 time zone and connects to neighboring regions through river networks.

The population density of 4.5 people per square kilometer reflects the vast natural spaces within the department, which borders six other Colombian administrative regions.

Location: Colombia

Inception: December 15, 1981

Capital city: Florencia

Elevation above the sea: 182 m

Part of: Amazon natural region

Shares border with: Putumayo Department, Cauca Department, Huila Department, Meta Department, Guaviare Department, Vaupés Department, Amazonas Department

Website: http://caqueta.gov.co

GPS coordinates: 1.03333,-73.90000

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:18