Departamento de La Guajira, La Guajira
Departamento de La Guajira: Department of Colombia
About
Quick Facts about Departamento de La Guajira
| Population : | 965,718 |
| Country : | Colombia |
| State : | La Guajira (Colombia) |
| Head of government : | Governor of La Guajira Department |
| Area : | 20848 km2 |
| Legislative body : | departmental assembly of La Guajira |
| Altitude : | 118 feet / 36 meters |
| Capital : | Riohacha |
| Establishment : | July 07, 1965 (59 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Bogota |
| Local time : | 17:18:47 (23rd November 2024) |
Geography
Departamento de La Guajira is located at 11°30'0"N 72°30'0"W (11.5000000, -72.5000000). It has 2 neighbors: Departamento del Magdalena and Departamento del Cesar.
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- Official Website
Official website of Departamento de La Guajira
Tania María Buitrago González ,
Departamento de La Guajira has 2 neighbours.
- Departamento del Magdalena department of Colombia
- Departamento del Cesar department of Colombia
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2003 | 681,575 | - | population projection |
| 2016 | 985,498 | 30.84% | population projection |
| 2020 | 965,718 | -2.05% | population projection |
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