San José del Guaviare

San José del Guaviare
Municipality and town

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Location of the municipality and town of San José del Guaviare in the Guaviare Department of Colombia.
San José del Guaviare

Location in Colombia

Coordinates: 2°34′N 72°38′W / 2.567°N 72.633°W / 2.567; -72.633Coordinates: 2°34′N 72°38′W / 2.567°N 72.633°W / 2.567; -72.633
Country  Colombia
Region Amazon Region
Department Guaviare Department
Founded 1960
Government
  Mayor Geovanny Gómez Criales
Area
  Total 16.654 km2 (6.430 sq mi)
Elevation 185 m (607 ft)
Population (2012)
  Total 44,625
  Density 2,700/km2 (6,900/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Josefinos
Time zone Colombia Standard Time (UTC-05)
Postal code 950001-9
Area code(s) 57 + 9
Website Official website (Spanish)

San José del Guaviare is a town and municipality in Colombia, capital of the department of Guaviare by the Guaviare River. It is home to some of the deisolated Nunak people.

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