Oicatá Postal Codes: 150220 to 150227 | Centro, Boyacá

Key Facts

Oicatá is a municipality located in the Centro Province of the Boyacá Department in Colombia. Situated in the central highlands of the country, Oicatá lies approximately 15 kilometers northeast of Tunja, the capital city of Boyacá Department, positioning it within the important Altiplano Cundiboyacense region known for its rich colonial history and agricultural significance. The municipality covers an area of approximately 43 square kilometers and has a population of around 3,000 residents according to recent estimates. Oicatá is characterized by its temperate climate and mountainous terrain typical of the Eastern Cordillera of the Colombian Andes, with elevations ranging between 2,600 and 3,200 meters above sea level. The municipality is divided into the main urban center of Oicatá and several rural veredas (villages), maintaining a traditional agricultural economy focused on potato cultivation, dairy farming, and small-scale mining activities. Historically significant for its pre-Columbian Muisca heritage and colonial architecture, Oicatá preserves important cultural traditions while serving as an important local administrative center. For residents and businesses seeking postal services, Oicatá maintains its own municipal postal code system to facilitate mail delivery throughout its territory.

Neighboring Regions

• Sora
• Chíquiza
• Cucaita
• Tunja
• Siachoque