Vichada Department, Administrative department in eastern Colombia.
Vichada extends across 100,242 square kilometers of land between Venezuela and Colombia, making it the second largest department in the country.
The region transformed from a commissary in 1913 to an administrative department in 1991, with Puerto Carreño established as the capital city.
Indigenous reserves spread throughout Vichada maintain traditional practices, with 46 designated territories preserving native Colombian heritage.
The department contains four municipalities - Puerto Carreño, La Primavera, Santa Rosalía, and Cumaribo - connected primarily through river transportation networks.
The department sits at the intersection of the Orinoco and Meta rivers, creating a distinctive geographical boundary with Venezuela.
Location: Colombia
Inception: July 4, 1991
Capital city: Puerto Carreño
Website: https://www.vichada.net
Shares border with: Casanare Department, Arauca Department, Meta Department, Guaviare Department, Guainía Department, Apure, Bolívar, Amazonas
Website: https://vichada.net
GPS coordinates: 4.63333,-69.23333
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:30
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