Cordillera Central (Central Andes) | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Nevado del Huila |
Elevation | 5,364 m (17,598 ft) |
Dimensions | |
Length | 1,023 km (636 mi) north-south |
Area | 129,737 km2 (50,092 sq mi) |
Geography | |
Country | Colombia |
The Cordillera Central (English: Central Andes) 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).
The range is bounded by the Cauca and Magdalena river valleys to the west and east, respectively.