Cáceres Postal Codes: 052450 to 052458 | Bajo Cauca, Antioquia

Key Facts

Cáceres is a municipality located in the Bajo Cauca subregion of the Antioquia department in northwestern Colombia. Situated in the northern part of Antioquia, this municipality lies along the banks of the Cauca River, which gives the broader subregion its name. Cáceres covers an area of approximately 2,076 square kilometers and has a population of around 35,000 residents according to recent estimates. The municipality is administratively divided into several smaller districts and villages, including the main urban center of Cáceres itself along with rural settlements that dot its expansive territory. Founded in 1576, Cáceres has a rich historical legacy as one of the early Spanish settlements in the region, originally established as a gold mining town during the colonial period. The municipality's economy remains heavily dependent on mining activities, particularly gold extraction, along with agriculture, cattle ranching, and some commercial fishing along the Cauca River. Its tropical climate and varied topography ranging from river valleys to forested hills support diverse agricultural production including plantains, corn, and cassava. As part of the Bajo Cauca subregion, Cáceres shares many characteristics with neighboring municipalities including economic reliance on mining and similar cultural traditions. For those seeking postal services or administrative information, Cáceres maintains its own municipal postal codes that cover both the urban center and surrounding rural areas within its jurisdiction.

Neighboring Regions

• Caucasia
• El Bagre
• Nechí
• Zaragoza
• Tarazá