Pácora Postal Codes: 172040 to 172048 | Norte, Caldas

Key Facts

Pácora is a municipality located in the Norte subregion of the Caldas Department in Colombia. Situated in the central-western part of Colombia, Pácora lies within the Andean region and is positioned in the northern portion of Caldas Department, approximately 40 kilometers northeast of the departmental capital Manizales. The municipality covers an area of about 412 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 15,000 residents according to recent estimates. Pácora is characterized by its mountainous terrain, with elevations ranging from 1,200 to 3,800 meters above sea level, and features a diverse landscape that includes parts of the Central Cordillera of the Andes. The municipality is divided into several corregimientos (townships) and veredas (rural districts) that spread across its territory. The local economy is primarily based on agriculture, with coffee cultivation being the dominant activity, along with sugarcane, plantain, and livestock farming. Pácora's strategic location along transportation routes connecting various municipalities in northern Caldas has contributed to its development as a regional commercial center. For detailed postal code information and administrative data for Pácora's various districts and neighborhoods, comprehensive resources are available to assist with mail delivery and location-based services throughout the municipality.

Neighboring Regions

• Aguadas
• Salamina
• La Merced
• Aranzazu