San José del Guaviare (Spanish pronunciation: [saŋ xoˈse ðel ɣwaˈβja.ɾe]) is a town and municipality in Colombia, capital of the department of Guaviare by the Guaviare River. It is home to some of the deisolated Nunak people.
San José del Guaviare | |
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Municipality and town | |
Aerial view of San José del Guaviare | |
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Flag Seal | |
Location of the municipality and town of San José del Guaviare in the Guaviare Department of Colombia. | |
San José del Guaviare Location in Colombia | |
| Coordinates: 2°34′N 72°38′W | |
| Country | |
| Region | Amazon Region |
| Department | Guaviare Department |
| Founded | 1960 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ramón Rojas Guevara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.654 km2 (6.430 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 185 m (607 ft) |
| Population (2018[1]) | |
| • Total | 52,815 |
| • Density | 3,200/km2 (8,200/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Guaviarenses |
| Time zone | UTC-05 (Colombia Standard Time) |
| Postal code | 950001-9 |
| Area code | 57 + 9 |
| Climate | Am |
| Website | Official website (in Spanish) |
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