Jenesano Postal Codes: 153601 to 153608 | Márquez, Boyacá

Key Facts

Jenesano is a municipality located in the Márquez Province of the Boyacá Department in central Colombia. Situated in the Andean region, Jenesano lies approximately 140 kilometers northeast of Bogotá and occupies a strategic position within the Altiplano Cundiboyacense high plateau. The municipality covers an area of about 67 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 5,000 residents according to recent estimates. Jenesano is characterized by its mountainous terrain, with elevations ranging from 2,200 to 3,200 meters above sea level, and features a temperate climate typical of the Colombian Andes. The municipality is administratively divided into the urban center of Jenesano and several rural veredas (hamlets), maintaining a predominantly agricultural economy focused on potato cultivation, dairy farming, and traditional crafts. Historically, the area was part of the Muisca Confederation before Spanish colonization, and it preserves elements of indigenous cultural heritage alongside colonial architecture in its town center. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Jenesano's various neighborhoods and rural settlements, comprehensive resources are available through official Colombian postal services.

Neighboring Regions

• Ramiriquí
• Nuevo Colón
• Tibaná
• Ciénega