Huila general data

Capital

Neiva.

Climate

Mostly temperate, with an average daily temperature of 26 ºC / 78 ºF.

Predominant economic activity

Agriculture; cattle raising; industry; and exploitation of resources such as coal, gold, silver and copper.

Altitude

442 m.a.s.l.

Extension

19,890 km², 1.8% of the country’s total extension.

Borders

It borders with the following departments: to the north, Cundinamarca and Tolima; to the south, Cauca and Caquetá; to the east, Meta and Caquetá; and to the west, Cauca and Tolima.

Dialing code

+ 57 (8)

Tourist information points

NeivaTourism Police Jose Eustacio Rivera Convention Center, Phone: + 57 (8) 875 3042.