Porvenir Postal Codes, Tierra del Fuego, Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena Chile

Postal codes for Porvenir range from 6300002 to 6300019 in Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena, Tierra del Fuego, Chile. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Porvenir.

Porvenir on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Porvenir communes in Chile. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Porvenir

Key Facts

Porvenir is a city and the capital of the Chilean commune of the same name, located on the northern shore of Tierra del Fuego Island in the Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena Region of southern Chile. Situated approximately 120 kilometers south of Punta Arenas across the Strait of Magellan, Porvenir serves as the administrative and commercial center for the Chilean portion of Tierra del Fuego. The city has a population of around 5,400 people and covers an area of approximately 6,983 square kilometers, making it one of the most remote urban centers in Chile. Founded in 1894 during the Tierra del Fuego gold rush, Porvenir's economy historically relied on sheep farming and mining, though today it also benefits from tourism and fishing industries. The commune is divided into several smaller districts and rural areas that extend across the northern part of the island. As the primary settlement in Chilean Tierra del Fuego, Porvenir provides essential services and infrastructure for residents seeking postal and administrative services throughout the region.