Caldas Department

Located between the Magdalena and Cauca rivers, Caldas Department spans 7,888 square kilometers across the Cordillera Central of the Andes Mountains.

The territory gained importance during the 16th century Spanish colonization as a gold mining region before its establishment as a department in 1905.

The population of Caldas Department includes white, mestizo, indigenous, and afro-Colombian communities, with the paisa cultural group forming the predominant identity.

The department contains 27 municipalities with Manizales serving as the capital, connected through a network of railroads and the Pan-American Highway.

The region produces minerals including mercury, silver, coal, and zinc, while maintaining its position as a significant coffee production center of Colombia.

Location: Colombia

Inception: 1905

Capital city: Manizales

Elevation above the sea: 3,190 m

Shares border with: Antioquia, Boyacá Department, Tolima Department, Risaralda Department, Cundinamarca Department

Website: http://gobernaciondecaldas.gov.co

GPS coordinates: 5.28333,-75.35000

Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:41