Santa Fé de Antioquia Postal Codes: 057050 to 057058 | Occidente Antioqueño, Antioquia

Key Facts

Santa Fe de Antioquia is a municipality located in the Occidente Antioqueño subregion of the Antioquia department in northwestern Colombia. Situated approximately 80 kilometers northwest of Medellín, this historic town occupies a strategic position in the Aburrá Valley along the Cauca River. With an area of about 493 square kilometers, Santa Fe de Antioquia serves as the administrative center for the Occidente Antioqueño subregion and maintains a population of approximately 23,000 residents. The municipality is divided into multiple corregimientos (townships) and veredas (rural districts) that extend across its varied terrain, which ranges from river valleys to mountainous areas. Founded in 1541 by Jorge Robledo, Santa Fe de Antioquia holds immense historical significance as the former capital of Antioquia until 1826, earning it the nickname 'La Ciudad Madre' (The Mother City) of the department. Its well-preserved colonial architecture and numerous historical landmarks have led to its designation as a National Monument and a popular tourist destination. For those seeking detailed location information, postal codes and addressing data are available for all subdivisions within the municipality.

Neighboring Regions

• San Jerónimo
• Sopetrán
• Liborina
• Olaya
• Sabanalarga
• Giraldo
• Buriticá