Río Viejo Postal Codes: 134501 to 134507 | Bolívar

Key Facts

Río Viejo is a municipality located in the Bolívar Department of northern Colombia, positioned in the southern part of this Caribbean coastal department. Situated approximately 300 kilometers south of the departmental capital Cartagena, Río Viejo lies within the Magdalena River valley region, characterized by its flat tropical landscapes and proximity to the Magdalena River, Colombia's principal waterway. With an estimated population of around 15,000 residents, the municipality covers an area of approximately 1,200 square kilometers of predominantly agricultural land. Río Viejo is administratively divided into several corregimientos (townships) and veredas (rural districts) that organize its territory and population. The municipality's economy is primarily based on agriculture, with significant production of crops such as rice, corn, plantains, and cassava, along with cattle ranching activities that take advantage of the region's extensive pastures. Río Viejo's location along transportation routes connecting it to other municipalities in Bolívar makes it an important local commercial center. For those seeking detailed postal code information and delivery services for the various settlements within Río Viejo municipality, comprehensive postal system data is available through regional postal services.

Neighboring Regions

• San Martín de Loba
• Barranco de Loba
• Altos del Rosario
• Tiquisio
• Río de Oro