San José del Guaviare, capital of the Guaviare Department in southeastern Colombia, is located on the Guaviare River at the base of the Andean foothills. The city has a warm, tropical climate with an average temperature of 27°C (81°F) and an annual rainfall of 2,000 mm (79 in). Founded in 1931 as a penal colony, San José del Guaviare has a rich heritage that includes a vibrant indigenous culture, colonial architecture, and a legacy of rubber production and emerald mining.
Geographic Data for San José del Guaviare, Guaviare, Colombia
Latitude | 2° 34.100' |
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Longitude | -72° -38.500' |
Timezone | America/Bogota |