Puerto Carreño

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Puerto Carreño

Name

Puerto Carreño

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Puerto Carreño is the capital city of the Vichada Department in Colombia, situated on the Orinoco River. Originally a small village named El Picacho, 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

Not available

Population

10,034

Location