Angostura Postal Codes: 051810 to 051818 | Norte Antioqueño, Antioquia

Key Facts

Angostura is a municipality located in the Norte Antioqueño subregion of the Antioquia department in Colombia. Situated in the northern part of Antioquia, Angostura lies approximately 120 kilometers northeast of Medellín, the departmental capital. The municipality covers an area of about 392 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 12,000 residents according to recent estimates. Angostura is characterized by its mountainous terrain typical of the Andes region, with elevations ranging from 1,200 to 2,800 meters above sea level. The municipality is divided into several smaller administrative units called corregimientos, including La Unión, El Retiro, and El Porvenir, which help organize local governance and services. The economy primarily revolves around agriculture, with coffee cultivation, livestock farming, and dairy production serving as the main economic activities. Angostura's name, meaning 'narrow passage' in Spanish, reflects its geographical position in a valley between mountain ranges. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Angostura's various corregimientos and urban areas, this platform provides comprehensive access to location-specific details.

Neighboring Regions

• Yalí
• Cisneros
• San Roque
• Guadalupe
• Carolina del Príncipe