Granada

Granada is an administrative center in Meta department with varied terrain ranging from flat areas to gently rolling zones. The town functions as a local hub for government, commerce, and services for the surrounding communities in the Orinoquia region.

The settlement began as Boquemonte and gained official municipal status in 1953 during a major wave of migration. This 1950s period marked the growth of settlements in the Orinoquia region as people moved from the Andes to the eastern lowlands.

The name Granada comes from the pomegranate symbol on the municipal coat of arms, representing fertility and farming tradition in the region. Visitors notice this connection in local products and how residents maintain close ties to agriculture and the land.

The town connects to Bogotá through a road network and offers regular transportation to Villavicencio in the region. Visitors should expect tropical weather and occasional rainfall, especially during certain seasons.

The municipal shield displays two crossed axes, a white dove, an open pomegranate, and intertwined hands, each representing different aspects of local history. These symbols together tell the story of settlement, peace, and mutual respect between newcomers and established inhabitants.

Location: Meta Department

Inception: December 4, 1940

Elevation above the sea: 372 m

Website: http://granada-meta.gov.co

GPS coordinates: 3.54722,-73.70861

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:00