Heliconia Postal Codes, Occidente Antioqueño, Antioquia Colombia

Postal codes for Heliconia range from 055820 to 055827 in Antioquia, Occidente Antioqueño, Colombia. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Heliconia.

Heliconia on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Heliconia 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 Heliconia

Key Facts

Heliconia is a municipality located in the Occidente Antioqueño subregion of the Antioquia department in Colombia. Situated in the central-western part of Antioquia, Heliconia lies approximately 45 kilometers southwest of Medellín, the departmental capital, and occupies a strategic position within the Aburrá Valley's western mountain ranges. The municipality covers an area of about 142 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 7,000 residents, primarily engaged in agriculture, livestock farming, and small-scale commerce. Heliconia is administratively divided into several corregimientos (rural districts) and veredas (villages), including La Clara, El Rosario, and San José, which collectively form its local governance structure. The region's topography is characterized by rugged mountainous terrain, with elevations ranging from 1,800 to 2,600 meters above sea level, contributing to a mild climate ideal for cultivating coffee, plantains, and sugarcane. Heliconia's cultural heritage is reflected in traditional festivals and its colonial-era architecture, while its proximity to Medellín facilitates economic and social connectivity. For detailed postal code information and administrative subdivisions within Heliconia, users can explore the specific corregimientos and veredas to access accurate addressing data.

Neighboring Regions

* San Jerónimo

* Sopetrán

* Santafé de Antioquia

* Ebéjico

* Anzá