Nariño Department

The department extends from the Pacific Ocean to the Andean mountains, containing both coastal regions and volcanic highlands covering 33,268 square kilometers.

The territory was established as a department in 1904 and named after Antonio Nariño, with indigenous tribes including Quillacingas and Awá inhabiting the region before European arrival.

The population of 1.6 million residents concentrates in the volcanic Andean highlands, maintaining agricultural traditions of wheat, barley, and potato cultivation.

The Pan-American Highway connects the main cities of Pasto, Tumaco, and Ipiales, while the port of Tumaco serves as a major point for banana exports.

The Altiplano of Túquerres-Ipiales sits on the Ecuadorian border, separated from the capital Pasto by the deep valley of the Guáitara River.

Location: Colombia

Inception: 1904

Capital city: Pasto

Elevation above the sea: 496 m

Shares border with: Cauca Department, Putumayo Department, Sucumbíos Province, Carchi Province, Esmeraldas Province

Website: http://gobernar.gov.co

GPS coordinates: 1.60000,-77.86667

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:19