Saravena
Saravena is a city and municipality in Arauca Department, Colombia. It is 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) south of Colombia's border with Venezuela.[1] The area of about 47,000 people near the Venezuelan border has had FARC and ELN activity as well as a Colombian military presence.[2]
Saravena | |
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Municipality and town | |
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 Location of the municipality and town of Saravena in the Arauca Department of Colombia | |
| Coordinates: 6°57′20″N 71°52′20″W | |
| Country |  |
| Department | Arauca Department |
| Area | |
| • Municipality and town | 658.7 km2 (254.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 220 m (730 ft) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Municipality and town | 47,203 |
| • Urban | 37,035 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) |
| Climate | Af |
It is served by Los Colonizadores Airport.
References
- "Google Maps". Google Maps.
- "Viaje al 'triángulo rojo de la guerra', la zona de Arauca donde se siente el rigor del conflicto". Noticias Caracol. February 18, 2019.
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