Puracé Postal Codes, Oriente, Cauca Colombia

Postal codes for Puracé range from 193001 to 193009 in Cauca, Oriente, Colombia. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Puracé.

Puracé on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Puracé 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 Puracé

Key Facts

Puracé is a municipality located in the Cauca Department of southwestern Colombia, situated within the Oriente subregion. This mountainous municipality lies approximately 30 kilometers east of Popayán, the departmental capital, and occupies a strategic position in the Central Andes mountain range. Puracé covers an area of approximately 827 square kilometers and has a population of around 15,000 residents according to recent estimates. The municipality is administratively divided into several corregimientos and veredas, with its urban center serving as the municipal seat. Puracé is most famous for the active Puracé Volcano, which stands at 4,646 meters above sea level and is part of the Puracé National Natural Park, a protected area known for its unique páramo ecosystem, thermal springs, and diverse wildlife including the endangered Andean condor. The region's economy is primarily based on agriculture, mining, and tourism related to the national park. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Puracé's various sub-regions and settlements, comprehensive resources are available to facilitate navigation and communication within this important Andean municipality.

Neighboring Regions

* Popayán

* Cajibío

* Sotará

* La Vega

* Inzá

* San Sebastián