Urrao Postal Codes, Suroeste Antioqueño, Antioquia Colombia

Postal codes for Urrao range from 056830 to 056838 in Antioquia, Suroeste Antioqueño, Colombia. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Urrao.

Urrao on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Urrao 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 Urrao

Key Facts

Urrao is a municipality located in the Suroeste Antioqueño subregion of the Antioquia department in Colombia. Situated in the southwestern part of Antioquia, Urrao occupies a strategic position in the Andes mountain range, characterized by its diverse topography that includes high mountains, deep valleys, and significant forested areas. The municipality covers approximately 2,556 square kilometers, making it one of the largest municipalities in Antioquia by area, and has a population of around 45,000 residents according to recent estimates. Urrao is administratively divided into multiple corregimientos (townships) and veredas (rural districts), reflecting its extensive rural territory and dispersed settlement patterns. The region is notable for its rich biodiversity, particularly within the protected areas of the Paramillo National Natural Park, which extends into the municipality and provides crucial habitat for numerous endemic species. The local economy traditionally relies on agriculture, with coffee cultivation, livestock farming, and dairy production serving as primary economic activities, supplemented by growing ecotourism due to the area's natural attractions. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Urrao's various sub-regions and settlements, comprehensive resources are available to facilitate navigation and communication within this expansive municipality.

Neighboring Regions

* Abriaquí

* Caicedo

* Salgar

* Concordia

* Betulia

* Anzá

* Frontino

* Murindó

* Vigía del Fuerte