Río de Oro Postal Codes, Sur, Cesar Colombia

Postal codes for Río de Oro range from 205040 to 205048 in Cesar, Sur, Colombia. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Río de Oro.

Río de Oro on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Río de Oro 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 Río de Oro

Key Facts

Río de Oro is a municipality located in the southern region of the Cesar Department in northern Colombia. Situated in the foothills of the Serranía del Perijá mountain range, this municipality occupies a strategic position near the border with Venezuela, approximately 400 kilometers northeast of Bogotá. With an estimated population of around 15,000 people spread across its territory of roughly 1,200 square kilometers, Río de Oro maintains a predominantly rural character characterized by agricultural activities and traditional settlements. The municipality is administratively divided into several corregimientos (sub-municipalial districts) and veredas (rural subdivisions) that organize its scattered communities across the varied topography that transitions from mountainous terrain to river valleys. The area's economy primarily revolves around coffee cultivation, livestock farming, and subsistence agriculture, with the Catatumbo River and its tributaries providing essential water resources for both irrigation and domestic use. As part of Colombia's border region, Río de Oro plays a significant role in cross-border cultural exchanges and regional development initiatives. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Río de Oro's various sub-regions and settlements, comprehensive resources are available to facilitate communication and service delivery throughout this important border municipality.

Neighboring Regions

* Aguachica

* González

* San Alberto

* San Martín