Rionegro Postal Codes: 054040 to 054048 | Oriente Antioqueño, Antioquia

Key Facts

Rionegro is a municipality and city located in the Oriente Antioqueño subregion of the Antioquia department in Colombia. Situated in the Aburrá Valley of the Central Cordillera of the Andes, Rionegro occupies a strategic position approximately 35 kilometers east of Medellín, the departmental capital. The municipality covers an area of approximately 196 square kilometers and serves as an important economic and administrative center for the eastern Antioquia region. With a population of around 135,000 people, Rionegro maintains a significant urban center while preserving its historical heritage as one of Colombia's most important colonial towns. The municipality is divided into multiple corregimientos (rural districts) and urban neighborhoods, reflecting its diverse settlement patterns. Rionegro's historical significance is notable as it was the site where the Colombian Constitution of 1863 was signed, earning it the nickname 'Cuna de la Libertad' (Cradle of Freedom). Today, the municipality serves as a vital hub for accessing postal code information and administrative services for residents and businesses throughout its jurisdiction and surrounding areas.

Neighboring Regions

• El Carmen de Viboral
• La Ceja
• Marinilla
• Guarne
• San Vicente
• El Retiro
• La Unión