Carurú

Carurú is a town and municipality located in the department of Vaupés, Colombia. The town is on the north bank of the Vaupés River in the Amazon natural region of the country.

Carurú
Municipality and town
Official seal of Carurú
Location of the municipality and town of Carurú in Vaupés, Colombia
Location of the municipality and town of Carurú in Vaupés, Colombia
Carurú is located in Colombia
Carurú
Carurú
Location in Colombia
Coordinates: 1°00′48″N 71°18′00″W
Country Colombia
Department Vaupés
Erected7 August 1993
Area
  Municipality and town6,982 km2 (2,696 sq mi)
Elevation
194 m (636 ft)
Population
 (2015)
  Municipality and town3,327
  Density0.48/km2 (1.2/sq mi)
  Urban
635
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)

The town is served by the Carurú Airport and there are no road connections to the rest of the country, the only waterway is the Vaupés River.

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