Puerto Tejada Postal Codes: 191501 to 191507 | Norte, Cauca

Key Facts

Puerto Tejada is a municipality located in the northern part of the Cauca Department in southwestern Colombia. Situated approximately 30 kilometers north of the departmental capital Popayán, this urban center lies in the fertile Cauca River Valley region, known for its agricultural productivity and strategic location between the Western and Central Cordilleras of the Andes Mountains. With an estimated population of around 50,000 residents, Puerto Tejada covers an area of approximately 120 square kilometers and serves as an important commercial and administrative hub for the surrounding rural communities. The municipality is divided into multiple corregimientos (townships) and veredas (rural districts), reflecting its mixed urban-rural character and administrative structure. Historically developed as a center for sugarcane cultivation and processing, Puerto Tejada maintains strong agricultural traditions while increasingly diversifying into commerce and services. As a key municipality within the Norte subregion of Cauca, it plays a vital role in regional economic activities and connectivity. For those seeking detailed postal code information and location-specific services, Puerto Tejada's various urban sectors and rural districts can be accessed through comprehensive municipal mapping resources.

Neighboring Regions

• Santander de Quilichao
• Villa Rica
• Guachené
• Caloto
• Padilla