Puerto Carreño
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Puerto Carreño is the capital city of the Vichada Department in Colombia, situated on the Orinoco River. Founded in 1913 as El Picacho del Orinoco, it was renamed in 1934 to honor Pedro María Carreño. The city serves as a trade center and gateway to ecological tourism destinations.
Statistics
Area
12,409.00 km²
Population
16,763