Ventaquemada Postal Codes: 153640 to 153649 | Centro, Boyacá

Key Facts

Ventaquemada is a municipality located in the Centro Province of the Boyacá Department in Colombia. Situated in the central region of the country, this municipality lies approximately 120 kilometers northeast of Bogotá and occupies a strategic position along the important transportation corridor connecting the capital with the department's major cities. With an area of approximately 159 square kilometers, Ventaquemada sits at an elevation of around 2,800 meters above sea level in the Eastern Cordillera of the Colombian Andes. The municipality is administratively divided into the municipal seat of Ventaquemada itself along with several smaller villages and rural settlements scattered throughout its territory. Historically significant, the area was the site of the Battle of Vargas Swamp during Colombia's war for independence, adding to its cultural heritage. The local economy primarily revolves around agriculture, with potato cultivation being particularly important, along with dairy farming and some small-scale commerce benefiting from its location along major transportation routes. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Ventaquemada's various neighborhoods and surrounding villages, comprehensive resources are available to assist with location-specific queries and navigation needs.

Neighboring Regions

• Samacá
• Tunja
• Nuevo Colón
• Turmequé
• Umbita
• Viracachá