Córdoba Department

Córdoba is an administrative division in northern Caribbean Colombia, covering plains, coastal areas, and the Sinú River that runs through the capital Montería. The landscape alternates between flat pastures, wetlands along the estuary, and gentle hills in the southern interior.

This administrative division was created in 1952 when the territory separated from Bolívar to form its own entity. Borders were drawn based on old trade routes and river courses that had guided human movement for centuries.

Residents here preserve Zenú weaving and pottery, with geometric patterns still visible in markets and workshops today. Fishermen use centuries-old techniques in river estuaries, tying their boats to wooden piers.

Within this administrative division, intercity buses and smaller vehicles facilitate connections between towns, while river boats operate in wetland areas. Travelers find markets, eateries, and simple lodgings in larger settlements.

In the floodplains of the Sinú, water buffalo roam, kept by farmers for labor and milk. Children sometimes ride on their broad backs when the animals are driven to the river.

Location: Colombia

Inception: June 18, 1952

Capital city: Montería

Elevation above the sea: 63 m

Shares border with: Antioquia, Bolívar Department, Sucre Department

Website: http://cordoba.gov.co

GPS coordinates: 8.36667,-75.70000

Latest update: December 4, 2025 19:04