Moniquirá Postal Codes: 154260 to 154269 | Ricaurte, Boyacá

Key Facts

Moniquirá is a municipality located in the Ricaurte Province of the Boyacá Department in central Colombia. Situated in the northeastern part of the Ricaurte Province along the banks of the Suárez River, Moniquirá occupies a strategic position in the Andean region approximately 150 kilometers northeast of Bogotá. The municipality covers an area of approximately 220 square kilometers and has a population of around 21,000 residents according to recent estimates. Moniquirá is administratively divided into several corregimientos and veredas, including the urban center and surrounding rural areas that comprise its municipal territory. The town serves as an important commercial and agricultural hub for the surrounding region, known particularly for its production of bocadillo, a traditional Colombian guava paste that has become a signature product of the area. The municipality's economy also benefits from agriculture, commerce, and growing tourism related to its colonial architecture and natural attractions in the surrounding mountains. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Moniquirá's various neighborhoods and rural subdivisions, comprehensive resources are available to assist with location-specific queries and navigation needs.

Neighboring Regions

• Santana
• San José de Pare
• Togüí
• Gachantivá
• Arcabuco