WHAT ARE THE DEPARTMENTS OF THE ORINOQUÍA REGION? - GEOGRAPHY - 2024

The departments of the Orinoquía Region are Arauca, Casanare, Meta and Vichada. In total, it covers an area of ​​285,437 square kilometers, equivalent to 18% of the national territory.

This Colombian natural region is also known as the Eastern Plains. It limits to the north and east with Venezuela, to the south with the Amazon region, and to the west with the Andean region.

It is established by the Orinoco River basin, and includes the Guaviare, Arauca, Meta, Casanare, Tomo and Vichada rivers.

The limit between the mountain ranges and the Eastern Plains is delimited by the Piedmont Llanero.

Departments of the Orinoquía Region

The Orinoquía region is distinguished by its wide savannas and the presence of gallery forests. The extension of its plains makes the practice of agricultural activities favorable.

The culture of the llaneros is highly indigenous and particular. They have a rich gastronomy, and a vast dance and folklore tradition, which makes Orinoquía a region conducive to tourism.

Here is a brief overview of the departments that make up the natural region of the Orinoquía:

Arauca Department

The Arauca Department has a homonymous capital. It has 7 municipalities and an area of ​​23,818 square kilometers.

It is located to the north of this region. It limits to the north and east with Venezuela, to the west with the department of Boyacá, and to the south with the departments of Casanare and Vichada.

In the Arauca Department, the main economic activity is oil exploitation, followed by cattle ranching, agriculture and the practice of commercial activities in general.

Casanare Department

The capital of the Casanare department is the city of Yopal. This department has 19 municipalities and an area of ​​44,490 square kilometers.

It is located towards the center of the Orinoquía region. It borders to the north with the Arauca, to the west with Cundinamarca, to the northwest with Boyacá, to the east with Vichada and to the south with the department of Meta.

The department of Casanare has a production based on oil exploitation and agricultural activity. It is also a favorable environment for the practice of tourist activities.

In that order of ideas, some of the most visited sites in Casanare are: the Caño Arietes ecological park, the Caño Aguaclara, the Upia River and the Llanero Man Museum.

Meta Department

The capital of the department of Meta is the city of Villavicencio. This department is subdivided into 29 municipalities and has an area of ​​85,635 square kilometers.

It is located in the extreme southwest of the region. It limits to the north with Cundinamarca, Bogotá and Casanare, to the west with Cundinamarca and Huila, to the east with Vichada and to the south with Guaviare and Caquetá.

Among the main tourist attractions of Meta are the following natural national parks: Sierra de la Macarena, Sumapaz, Tinigua, Chingaza and Cordillera de los Picachos.

Vichada Department

The capital of the Vichada department is Puerto Carreño. This department is made up of 4 municipalities and has a land area of ​​105,947 square kilometers.

It limits to the north with the Arauca department and Venezuela, to the east with Venezuela, to the south with Guainía, and to the west with Meta and Casanare and to the southwest with Guaviare.

The economic activity of Vichada basically revolves around livestock and agriculture.

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