Pelaya Postal Codes: 204040 to 204047 | Sur, Cesar

Key Facts

Pelaya is a municipality located in the southern region of the Cesar Department in northern Colombia. Situated in the Caribbean Region of Colombia, Pelaya lies approximately 400 kilometers northeast of the capital Bogotá and serves as an important agricultural and commercial center for the surrounding rural areas. The municipality covers an area of approximately 1,174 square kilometers and has a population of around 16,000 residents according to recent estimates. Pelaya is characterized by its tropical savanna climate and flat terrain typical of the Caribbean plains, with the Magdalena River flowing nearby, providing vital water resources for agriculture and transportation. The municipality is divided into several corregimientos (sub-municipal divisions) including La Gloria, La Mata, and El Difícil, which serve as administrative centers for the surrounding rural communities. Economically, Pelaya relies heavily on agriculture, particularly cotton, corn, sorghum, and livestock farming, with emerging sectors in commerce and small-scale industry. As part of Colombia's postal system, accessing accurate postal code information for Pelaya's various neighborhoods and corregimientos is essential for efficient mail delivery and regional connectivity.

Neighboring Regions

• La Gloria
• Gamarra
• Tamalameque
• Curumaní