Puerto Santander Postal Codes, Amazonas Colombia

Postal codes for Puerto Santander range from 915010 to 915019 in Amazonas, Colombia. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Puerto Santander.

Puerto Santander on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Puerto Santander municipalities in Colombia. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Puerto Santander

Key Facts

Puerto Santander is a municipality located in the Amazonas Department of southeastern Colombia, positioned along the country's border with Brazil. Situated in the northwestern part of the Amazonas Department, this municipality occupies a strategic location on the banks of the Amazon River, serving as an important border crossing point between Colombia and Brazil. With an approximate area of 5,900 square kilometers and a population of around 3,000-4,000 residents, Puerto Santander represents one of the most sparsely populated yet geographically significant municipalities in Colombia's Amazon region. The municipality is divided into several corregimientos (sub-municipal administrative divisions) that extend across its vast territory, which consists primarily of dense Amazon rainforest and riverine ecosystems. As a border municipality, Puerto Santander plays a crucial role in regional trade and cultural exchange between Colombia and Brazil, with its economy largely dependent on fishing, small-scale agriculture, and cross-border commerce. The municipality's location within the Amazon basin gives it immense ecological importance, containing rich biodiversity and serving as part of the larger Amazon conservation corridor. For those seeking to access postal code information for Puerto Santander's various corregimientos and populated centers, this municipality provides essential gateway services to Colombia's remote Amazon territories.

Neighboring Regions

* Leticia

* Tarapacá