Valle del Cauca Department

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Valle del Cauca Department

Name

Valle del Cauca Department

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Region / Subdivision

Summary

Valle del Cauca is a department located in western Colombia, bordering the Pacific Ocean. Santiago de Cali serves as its capital, with Buenaventura hosting Colombia's busiest seaport. The region's geography is defined by the Cordillera Central and Occidental, and the fertile Cauca River valley.

Statistics

Area

22,140.00 km²

Population

4,532,152

Location