Genova is a municipality located in the Nariño Department in the southwestern region of Colombia, near the border with Ecuador. Like other municipalities in Nariño, it is situated in the Andes mountain range, which shapes the geography and climate of the region.
As a Colombian municipality, Genova has a local government structure typical of administrative divisions in Colombia and serves as a center for the surrounding rural area. The municipality is part of Nariño's broader economic and social landscape, which has historically been characterized by agriculture, particularly in highland crops suited to mountainous terrain.