Leticia Postal Codes: 910001 to 910008 | Amazonas

Key Facts

Leticia is a municipality and the capital city of the Amazonas Department in Colombia, serving as the southernmost city in the country. Located at the tri-border area where Colombia meets Peru and Brazil, Leticia sits on the northern bank of the Amazon River approximately 1,100 kilometers southeast of Bogotá. This strategic position makes it Colombia's primary gateway to the Amazon basin and an important port city for river navigation. With an area of approximately 5,968 square kilometers, Leticia municipality encompasses both urban and extensive rural territories within the Amazon rainforest. The city has a population of around 48,000 people according to recent estimates, characterized by a diverse mix of indigenous communities, mestizo populations, and international residents due to its border location. Leticia is divided into several urban neighborhoods (barrios) and rural corregimientos that extend deep into the surrounding rainforest. As the administrative center of Colombia's Amazonas Department, the city hosts regional government offices and serves as the economic and cultural hub for the entire Colombian Amazon region. The municipality's economy revolves around tourism, river commerce, and sustainable forest products, with its location providing unique access to one of the world's most biodiverse ecosystems. For those seeking to access postal code information for Leticia's various neighborhoods and surrounding rural areas, this platform provides comprehensive coverage of all sub-regions within the municipality.

Neighboring Regions

• Tabatinga (Brazil)
• Santa Rosa de Yavarí (Peru)
• Puerto Nariño Municipality