Vichada is located in the Orinoquia region within the Orinoco river basin bordering the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to the north and east. To the north the department of Vichada also borders to the north with the department of Arauca, to the northwest with the department of Casanare, to the west with the department of Meta, to the southwest narrowly bordering with the department of Guaviare and to the south with the department of Guainía.
The capital of the department is Puerto Carreño. The department is subdivided into four municipalities; Puerto Carreño, La Primavera, Santa Rosalía and Cumaribo.
Climate in the Department of Vichada is predominantly hot and humid with an average temperature of 28 °C (82 °F) throughout the year.
The main activities in this department are: agriculture, cattle farming, fishing and crude oil production.
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