Peque Postal Codes: 057010 to 057018 | Occidente Antioqueño, Antioquia

Key Facts

Peque is a municipality located in the Occidente Antioqueño subregion of the Antioquia department in northwestern Colombia. Situated in the rugged terrain of the Andes mountains, Peque occupies a strategic position within the broader Antioquia region, characterized by its mountainous landscape and proximity to the Cauca River valley. With an approximate population of around 8,000 residents, the municipality covers an area of approximately 804 square kilometers, making it one of the more spacious municipalities in the Occidente Antioqueño area. Peque is administratively divided into multiple corregimientos (sub-municipal divisions) and veredas (rural districts), which organize its scattered population across the challenging topography. The municipality's economy primarily revolves around agriculture, with coffee cultivation, livestock farming, and subsistence crops forming the backbone of local livelihoods. Peque's geographical isolation has historically shaped its development patterns, though recent infrastructure improvements have enhanced connectivity with neighboring municipalities. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Peque's various sub-regions and settlements, comprehensive resources are available to facilitate navigation and communication within this mountainous municipality.

Neighboring Regions

• Ituango
• Sabanalarga
• Cañasgordas
• Giraldo
• Buriticá
• Liborina