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 website of Departamento de Arauca

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Demographics

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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