Tamalameque Postal Codes: 204020 to 204028 | Central, Cesar

Key Facts

Tamalameque is a municipality located in the Central subregion of the Cesar Department in northern Colombia. Situated along the eastern bank of the Magdalena River, Tamalameque occupies a strategic position in the department's central zone, approximately 200 kilometers southeast of the Caribbean coast. This municipality covers an area of roughly 511 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 13,000 residents according to recent estimates. Tamalameque is administratively divided into several corregimientos and veredas, with its urban center serving as the municipal seat. The municipality's economy is primarily based on agriculture, livestock farming, and fishing, benefiting from its fertile plains and proximity to the Magdalena River. Historically, Tamalameque has been an important river port and trading center, with its name derived from the indigenous Chimila language. The municipality maintains its traditional Colombian character while developing modern infrastructure and services for its growing population. For detailed postal code information and addressing needs within Tamalameque's various subdivisions, comprehensive municipal data is available through regional postal services.

Neighboring Regions

• La Gloria
• Pelaya
• Chimichagua
• El Paso
• Curumaní