Arauca, Border municipality and city in Arauca Department, Colombia.
The municipality extends across 5,751 square kilometers of tropical savanna land, featuring flatlands suitable for agriculture along the Arauca River.
Juan Isidro Daboín established the city in 1780 on the site of a Guahibo indigenous settlement that consisted of ten families.
The population of 85,585 residents includes a mix of White, Mestizo, Afro-Colombian, and American Indian communities engaged in cattle ranching traditions.
The José Antonio Páez International Bridge connects the city to Venezuela, facilitating trade and transportation between both countries.
The discovery of petroleum reserves in 1983 transformed the local economy from traditional cattle ranching to oil extraction operations.
Location: Arauca Department
Inception: December 4, 1780
Elevation above the sea: 125 m
Website: http://www.arauca-arauca.gov.co/index.shtml
Website: http://arauca-arauca.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 7.09028,-70.76167
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:40
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