Purace

Puracé stands at an elevation of 2,850 meters in the Colombian Andes, featuring diverse landscapes within the boundaries of its administrative territory.

The municipality emerged from colonial Spanish settlements in the Cauca region, developing into a formal administrative division during Colombia's territorial reorganization.

The municipal government incorporates both standard Colombian administrative systems and traditional indigenous governance structures within its jurisdiction.

Local administration operates through an elected mayor and municipal council, managing public services and development projects for the population.

The territory encompasses multiple ecological zones, from subtropical valleys to high-altitude regions, influencing its administrative management approaches.

Location: Cauca Department

Elevation above the sea: 2,850 m

Website: http://www.purace-cauca.gov.co/index.shtml

Website: http://purace-cauca.gov.co

GPS coordinates: 2.34139,-76.49694

Latest update: March 18, 2025 16:01