Boyacá Department

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Boyacá Department

Name

Boyacá Department

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Region / Subdivision

Summary

Boyacá is a department in central Colombia, situated primarily within the Eastern Cordillera mountains. It is historically significant as the site of decisive battles that secured independence from Spain. The region is often referred to as the Land of Freedom.

Statistics

Area

23,189.00 km²

Population

1,242,731

Location