Departamento de Arauca, Arauca
Departamento de Arauca: department of Colombia.
Quick Facts about Departamento de Arauca
| Population | 294,206 |
| Country | Colombia |
| State | Arauca (Colombia) |
| Area | 23818 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 6.6667,-71.0000 |
| Legislative body | departmental assembly of Arauca |
| Official language | Spanish |
| Altitude | 433 feet / 132 meters |
| Capital | Arauca |
| Establishment | January 01, 1991 (35 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 15:19:36 (23rd September 2026) |
Geography
Departamento de Arauca is located at 6°40'0"N 71°0'0"W (6.6666700, -71.0000000). It has 4 neighbors: Estado Apure, Departamento del Vichada, Departamento de Casanare and Departamento de Boyaca.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 208,605 | - | population projection |
| 2018 | 270,708 | 29.77% | population projection |
| 2020 | 294,206 | 8.68% | population projection |
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