Caldono Postal Codes: 192040 to 192057 | Oriente, Cauca

Key Facts

Caldono is a municipality located in the eastern region of the Cauca Department in southwestern Colombia. Situated within the mountainous terrain of the Colombian Massif, Caldono lies approximately 60 kilometers northeast of Popayán, the departmental capital. This municipality covers an area of about 1,200 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 35,000 residents, primarily composed of indigenous Nasa communities alongside mestizo populations. Caldono is administratively divided into several corregimientos (townships) and veredas (rural districts), with the town of Caldono serving as the municipal seat. The region's economy is predominantly agricultural, with coffee cultivation, sugarcane production, and traditional farming practices forming the backbone of local livelihoods. Caldono's strategic location in the Andean region contributes to its rich biodiversity and makes it an important area for understanding Colombia's indigenous cultural heritage and rural development patterns. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Caldono's various sub-regions and settlements, comprehensive resources are available to facilitate navigation and communication within this culturally significant municipality.

Neighboring Regions

• Santander de Quilichao
• Jambaló
• Piendamó
• Inzá
• Páez