Chocó Department

The Chocó Department extends over 46,530 square kilometers between the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean, containing mountains, rivers, and tropical forests.

The department emerged as an administrative region on November 3, 1947, following centuries of Spanish colonial presence and indigenous settlements in the territory.

The population includes 82 percent of Afro-Colombian residents and 13 percent of Embera indigenous communities, creating a mixture of traditions and customs.

Travelers reach the department through Quibdó, the capital city, which connects to other Colombian regions through air transportation and road networks.

The municipality of Lloró registers some of the highest rainfall measurements on Earth, receiving an average of 400 inches of precipitation each year.

Location: Colombia

Inception: November 3, 1947

Capital city: Quibdó

Elevation above the sea: 167 m

Shares border with: Antioquia, Risaralda Department, Valle del Cauca Department, Darién Province, Emberá-Wounaan Comarca, Guna Yala

Website: http://choco.gov.co

GPS coordinates: 5.69528,-76.66111

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:15