Cordillera Central (Colombia)

Cordillera Central (Central Ranges)
Highest point
PeakNevado del Huila
Elevation5,364 m (17,598 ft)
Dimensions
Length1,023 km (636 mi) north-south
Area129,737 km2 (50,092 sq mi)
Geography
CountryColombia

The Cordillera Central (English: Central Ranges) is the highest of the three branches of the Colombian Andes. The range extends from south to north dividing from the Colombian Massif in Cauca Department to the Serranía de San Lucas in Bolivar Departments. The highest peak is Nevado del Huila at 5,364 m (17,598 ft).

Geography

The range is bounded by the Cauca and Magdalena river valleys to the west and east, respectively.

The Cauca Valley montane forests ecoregion covers the western slope of the range. The Magdalena Valley montane forests cover the eastern slopes and the northern end of the cordillera. The Northern Andean páramo covers the highest elevations.

Highest peaks

Protected Areas

Cordillera Central, Antioquia Department

See also


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