Saravena

Saravena
Municipality and town
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 / 6.95556; -71.87222
Country Colombia
DepartmentArauca Department
Area
 • Municipality and town
945.1 km2 (364.9 sq mi)
 • Urban
10.03 km2 (3.87 sq mi)
Elevation
220 m (730 ft)
Population
 (2018 census)
 • Municipality and town
55,554
 • Density58.78/km2 (152.2/sq mi)
 • Urban
42,415
 • Urban density4,229/km2 (10,950/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
ClimateAm

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. 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.

It is served by Los Colonizadores Airport.