La Merced Postal Codes, Alto Occidente, Caldas Colombia

Postal codes for La Merced range from 172060 to 172067 in Caldas, Alto Occidente, Colombia. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within La Merced.

La Merced on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the La Merced 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 La Merced

Key Facts

La Merced is a municipality located in the Alto Occidente subregion of the Caldas department in Colombia. Situated in the central-western part of Colombia, La Merced lies within the Andean region and is characterized by its mountainous terrain and temperate climate typical of the Colombian coffee-growing axis. The municipality covers an area of approximately 127 square kilometers and has a population of around 8,000 residents according to recent estimates. La Merced is administratively divided into several smaller corregimientos and veredas that comprise its rural territory, with the urban center serving as the municipal seat. The economy is primarily based on coffee cultivation, agriculture, and livestock farming, benefiting from the fertile volcanic soils of the region. The municipality's elevation ranges between 1,800 and 2,200 meters above sea level, contributing to its pleasant climate and scenic landscapes. As part of Colombia's renowned Coffee Cultural Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage site, La Merced represents the rich cultural and agricultural heritage of the region. For those seeking detailed postal and administrative information about La Merced's various subdivisions and localities, comprehensive postal code data is available to facilitate communication and service delivery throughout the municipality.

Neighboring Regions

* Aguadas

* Pácora

* Salamina

* Marmato

* Riosucio