Santa Rosa del Sur Postal Codes: 135001 to 135008 | Bolívar

Key Facts

Santa Rosa del Sur is a municipality located in the Bolívar Department of northern Colombia. Situated in the southern portion of the department, it lies within the Magdalena Medio subregion, characterized by its position between the Central and Eastern Cordilleras of the Andes Mountains. The municipality covers an area of approximately 2,180 square kilometers and has a population of around 35,000 residents according to recent estimates. Santa Rosa del Sur is administratively divided into multiple corregimientos (townships) and veredas (rural districts), with its economy primarily based on agriculture, livestock farming, and mining activities, particularly gold extraction. The municipality's terrain features a mix of mountainous areas and river valleys, with the Magdalena River basin influencing its hydrology and agricultural potential. This location serves as an important regional center for accessing postal code information and administrative services for its various sub-regions and rural communities.

Neighboring Regions

• San Pablo
• Simití
• Santa Rosa del Norte
• Río Viejo
• Morales
• Cantagallo
• Barranco de Loba
• Altos del Rosario