El Cocuy Postal Codes, Gutiérrez, Boyacá Colombia

Postal codes for El Cocuy range from 151280 to 151287 in Boyacá, Gutiérrez, Colombia. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within El Cocuy.

El Cocuy on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the El Cocuy municipalities in Colombia. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About El Cocuy

Key Facts

El Cocuy is a town and municipality located in the Gutiérrez Province of the Boyacá Department in Colombia. Situated in the northeastern part of the department, El Cocuy lies within the Eastern Ranges of the Colombian Andes, positioned at high altitude in a region characterized by dramatic mountainous terrain. The municipality covers an area of approximately 253 square kilometers and has a population of around 5,000 residents according to recent estimates. El Cocuy is administratively divided into several smaller subdivisions including the municipal seat and various rural settlements scattered throughout its territory. The town serves as the primary urban center and administrative hub for the municipality, coordinating local governance and public services for the surrounding communities. This municipality is particularly notable for its proximity to the Sierra Nevada del Cocuy, one of Colombia's most spectacular mountain ranges featuring snow-capped peaks and glacial formations that attract mountaineers and nature enthusiasts. The region's economy traditionally relies on agriculture, livestock farming, and increasingly on tourism related to the natural attractions. For those seeking detailed postal information and administrative data, this municipality contains multiple populated centers and rural areas each with their own specific addressing requirements.

Neighboring Regions

* Güicán

* Chiscas

* El Espino

* Panqueba

* Guacamayas