Soplaviento Postal Codes: 131501 to 131507 | Bolívar

Key Facts

Soplaviento is a municipality located in the Bolívar Department of northern Colombia, situated along the western banks of the Magdalena River in the Caribbean Region. This municipality occupies a strategic position approximately 50 kilometers south of Cartagena and lies within the Depresión Momposina, a vast floodplain characterized by its low-lying terrain and extensive wetlands. Soplaviento covers an area of approximately 245 square kilometers and has a population of around 15,000 residents according to recent estimates. The municipality is administratively divided into the municipal seat of Soplaviento itself along with several smaller corregimientos and veredas that comprise its rural territory. Economically, the region relies primarily on agriculture, fishing, and livestock farming, with notable production of yuca, maize, and tropical fruits that thrive in the humid tropical climate. The municipality's name, which translates to 'wind blow,' reflects the characteristic breezes that sweep across the Magdalena River basin. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Soplaviento's various sub-regions and neighborhoods, comprehensive resources are available to facilitate navigation and location-based services throughout the municipality.

Neighboring Regions

• Calamar
• Mahates
• Santa Rosa
• San Estanislao