Monterrey, Municipality in Casanare Department, Colombia
Monterrey extends across 879 square kilometers at the eastern foothills of Cuchilla Palmichal mountain range, with elevations ranging from 300 to 2000 meters.
The territory was under Muisca civilization influence until Spanish conquest between 1499 and 1550, leading to administrative changes under Phillip II governance.
The Summer Festival presents traditional beach bullfighting events, regional sports competitions, and performances by Colombian musical ensembles.
The municipality maintains specific postal codes for 21 different areas, with most locations using code 855018 except for Tigrana using 855017.
The landscape contains gallery forests with Dacryodes trees and Mauritia flexuosa palms, providing habitat for Roadside hawks, Herons, and Scarlet Ibis.
Location: Casanare Department
Elevation above the sea: 481 m
Website: http://monterrey-casanare.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 4.87611,-72.89639
Latest update: March 27, 2025 20:56
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Embalse de Chivor
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Ocetá Páramo
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