Ráquira Postal Codes, Ricaurte, Boyacá Colombia

Postal codes for Ráquira range from 153801 to 153809 in Boyacá, Ricaurte, Colombia. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Ráquira.

Ráquira on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Ráquira 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 Ráquira

Key Facts

Ráquira is a municipality located in the Ricaurte Province within the Boyacá Department of Colombia. Situated in the central-eastern part of the country, Ráquira lies approximately 60 kilometers southwest of Tunja, the departmental capital, and about 150 kilometers northeast of Bogotá. This municipality covers an area of approximately 233 square kilometers and has a population of around 10,000 residents according to recent estimates. Ráquira is administratively divided into the municipal center and several smaller rural settlements known as veredas. The town is particularly famous for its rich pottery tradition, earning it the nickname 'Pottery Capital of Colombia,' where generations of artisans have preserved pre-Columbian ceramic techniques. The municipality's economy revolves around artisanal crafts, agriculture, and increasingly tourism, with visitors drawn to its colorful streets, artisan workshops, and proximity to the stunning Candelaria Desert. For those seeking postal services or delivery information, Ráquira's postal code system covers both the urban center and its surrounding rural areas within the municipality.

Neighboring Regions

* San José de Pare

* Sutamarchán

* Tinjacá

* Sáchica

* Suta

* Susa