Don Matías Postal Codes: 051850 to 051858 | Norte Antioqueño, Antioquia

Key Facts

Don Matías is a municipality located in the Norte Antioqueño subregion of the Antioquia department in Colombia. Situated in the northern part of Antioquia, this municipality lies approximately 75 kilometers northeast of Medellín, the departmental capital, and occupies a strategic position within the Aburrá Valley's northern extension. With an area of approximately 78 square kilometers, Don Matías maintains a population of around 8,000 residents who primarily engage in agricultural activities, particularly coffee cultivation, dairy farming, and various fruit crops that thrive in its temperate climate. The municipality is divided into several smaller administrative units called corregimientos, including La Clara, El Porvenir, and San José, which help organize local governance and community services. Don Matías features a predominantly mountainous terrain characteristic of the Andes region, with elevations ranging between 1,800 and 2,200 meters above sea level, contributing to its pleasant year-round weather patterns. The municipality's economy also benefits from small-scale commerce and some artisanal production, while its cultural identity remains strongly tied to traditional Antioquian customs and festivals. For residents and visitors seeking detailed location information, comprehensive postal code data is available for all of Don Matías's urban and rural subdivisions through our regional directory services.

Neighboring Regions

• San José de la Montaña
• Entrerríos
• San Pedro de los Milagros
• Santa Rosa de Osos
• Belmira