Arauca Department, Administrative department in northeastern Colombia
The territory spans 23,818 square kilometers of plains along the Venezuelan border, with rivers from the Orinoco Basin crossing the landscape.
The region transformed from an intendency to a department status in 1991, marking a significant change in its administrative structure within Colombia.
The department houses six indigenous groups including U'wa, Betoye, Sikuani, Hitnü, Kuiba, and Piapoco, distributed across 26 designated territories.
The Caño Limón oil fields generate substantial economic activity, while agricultural lands support the cultivation of cacao, rice, and corn.
During January 2022, the region received 6,800 military personnel to patrol 450 kilometers of border area due to territorial conflicts.
Location: Colombia
Inception: 1991
Capital city: Arauca
Elevation above the sea: 132 m
Shares border with: Casanare Department, Boyacá Department, Vichada Department, Apure
Website: http://arauca.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 6.61667,-70.98333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:57
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