Saravena
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Saravena | |
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Municipality and town | |
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 Location of the municipality and town of Saravena in the Arauca Department of Colombia | |
| Coordinates: 6°57′20″N 71°52′20″W / 6.95556°N 71.87222°W | |
| Country |  Colombia |
| Department | Arauca Department |
| Area | |
| 945.1 km2 (364.9 sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 10.03 km2 (3.87 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 220 m (730 ft) |
| Population (2018 census)[1] | |
| 55,554 | |
| • Density | 58.78/km2 (152.2/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 42,415 |
| • Urban density | 4,229/km2 (10,950/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) |
| Climate | Am |
Saravena is a city and municipality in Arauca Department, Colombia. It is located 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) south of Colombia's border with Venezuela.[2] The municipality, with a population of 55,554, has had FARC and ELN activity as well as a Colombian military presence near the Venezuelan border.[3]
It is served by Los Colonizadores Airport.
