Boyacá Department

The region extends across 23,189 square kilometers of mountainous terrain within the Eastern Cordillera range, including valleys, high plateaus, and lakes.

The Battle of Boyacá in 1819 marked a turning point in Colombian independence when Simón Bolívar defeated Spanish forces at Puente de Boyacá.

The Department preserves the heritage of the ancient Muisca civilization through archaeological sites, traditional crafts, and indigenous language influences in local names.

The capital city Tunja connects the department's 123 municipalities through a network of roads that facilitate transportation between major economic centers.

Lake Tota, located at 3,015 meters above sea level, stands as the largest natural lake in Colombia and second largest in South America.

Location: Colombia

Inception: 1858

Capital city: Tunja

Elevation above the sea: 2,427 m

Shares border with: Casanare Department, Antioquia, Santander Department, Norte de Santander Department, Arauca Department, Cundinamarca Department, Caldas Department, Apure

Website: http://boyaca.gov.co

GPS coordinates: 5.75000,-73.10000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:12