Turmequé Postal Codes, Márquez, Boyacá Colombia

Postal codes for Turmequé range from 153630 to 153637 in Boyacá, Márquez, Colombia. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Turmequé.

Turmequé on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Turmequé 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 Turmequé

Key Facts

Turmequé is a municipality located in the Márquez Province of the Boyacá Department in central Colombia. Situated in the Andean region, Turmequé lies approximately 120 kilometers northeast of Bogotá and occupies a strategic position within the Altiplano Cundiboyacense high plateau. This municipality covers an area of about 106 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 8,000 residents according to recent estimates. The town sits at an elevation of around 2,850 meters above sea level, contributing to its cool mountain climate that supports agricultural activities including potato cultivation and dairy farming. Turmequé is administratively divided into the urban center and several rural veredas (hamlets), maintaining its traditional colonial layout with a central plaza surrounded by important civic and religious buildings. The municipality's economy primarily revolves around agriculture, with additional contributions from small-scale commerce and emerging tourism focused on its colonial architecture and natural landscapes. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Turmequé's various neighborhoods and surrounding rural areas, comprehensive resources are available to facilitate navigation and local services throughout this historic Colombian municipality.

Neighboring Regions

* Ventaquemada

* Nuevo Colón

* Tibaná

* Úmbita

* Boyacá