El Tambo Postal Codes, Centro, Cauca Colombia

Postal codes for El Tambo range from 193570 to 193597 in Cauca, Centro, Colombia. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within El Tambo.

El Tambo on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the El Tambo 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 El Tambo

Key Facts

El Tambo is a municipality located in the Centro subregion of Cauca Department in southwestern Colombia. Situated in the Andean region, El Tambo lies approximately 40 kilometers northeast of Popayán, the departmental capital, and occupies a strategic position in the mountainous terrain of the Colombian Massif. The municipality covers an area of approximately 828 square kilometers and has a population of around 35,000 residents according to recent estimates. El Tambo is administratively divided into multiple corregimientos and veredas, reflecting its rural character and dispersed settlement pattern. The region's economy is primarily based on agriculture, with coffee cultivation being particularly significant, along with traditional crops like sugarcane, plantains, and various fruits. The municipality's topography ranges from mountainous highlands to more temperate valleys, creating diverse microclimates that support varied agricultural production. El Tambo serves as an important local hub for surrounding rural communities, providing essential services and commercial activities. For those seeking detailed postal code information and location data for El Tambo's various sub-regions and settlements, comprehensive resources are available to facilitate navigation and address verification throughout this mountainous municipality.

Neighboring Regions

* Santander de Quilichao

* Patía

* Mercaderes

* Argelia

* Balboa

* Rosas

* Sotará

* Timbío

* Caldono