Popayán Postal Codes: 190001 to 190018 | Centro, Cauca

Key Facts

Popayán is the capital city of the Cauca Department in southwestern Colombia, serving as the administrative, cultural, and economic center of the region. Located in the Centro subregion of Cauca, Popayán sits in the fertile Pubenza Valley at an elevation of approximately 1,760 meters (5,774 feet) above sea level, nestled between the Western and Central Cordilleras of the Andes Mountains. With a population of around 320,000 people and covering an area of approximately 483 square kilometers, Popayán is renowned for its exceptionally well-preserved colonial architecture, earning it the nickname 'La Ciudad Blanca' (The White City) due to its whitewashed buildings and historic churches. The city is divided into 9 communes (comunas) that organize its urban territory and governance structure. As a significant educational hub, Popayán hosts the University of Cauca, one of Colombia's oldest and most prestigious public universities, founded in 1827. The city's strategic location has made it an important transportation corridor between the Pacific coast and the Colombian interior throughout its history. Visitors and residents alike can access comprehensive postal code information for Popayán's various neighborhoods and communes through our detailed directory services.

Neighboring Regions

• Timbío
• El Tambo
• Caldono
• Puracé
• Sotará