Puerto Colombia Postal Codes: 081001 to 081008 | Atlántico

Key Facts

Puerto Colombia is a municipality located in the Atlántico Department of northern Colombia. Situated along the Caribbean coast approximately 15 kilometers northwest of Barranquilla, this coastal municipality occupies a strategic position at the mouth of the Magdalena River where it meets the Caribbean Sea. With an area of approximately 93 square kilometers and a population of around 30,000 people, Puerto Colombia serves as an important coastal community within the Atlántico Department. The municipality is divided into several corregimientos and veredas, including the urban center of Puerto Colombia itself along with rural areas that extend inland from the coastline. Historically significant as a major port during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the municipality features notable landmarks such as the Puerto Colombia Pier, once the longest pier in South America. Today, it maintains its coastal character while serving as both a residential community and tourist destination for visitors seeking beach access near Barranquilla. For those needing to access postal services or locate specific addresses within Puerto Colombia's various sub-regions, comprehensive postal code information is available for all its constituent areas.

Neighboring Regions

• Barranquilla
• Tubará
• Galapa
• Juan de Acosta