Bagadó Postal Codes: 271050 to 271058 | Chocó

Key Facts

Bagadó is a municipality located in the Chocó Department of northwestern Colombia. Situated in the heart of the Pacific region, this municipality lies along the banks of the San Juan River, approximately 100 kilometers southeast of the departmental capital Quibdó. Bagadó covers an area of about 1,300 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 8,000 residents, primarily composed of Afro-Colombian and indigenous communities who maintain rich cultural traditions. The municipality is characterized by its tropical rainforest climate, abundant biodiversity, and significant gold mining activities that have historically shaped its economy. Bagadó is administratively divided into several corregimientos (townships) and veredas (rural districts) that extend throughout its mountainous territory. The region's economy relies heavily on mining, agriculture including banana and plantain cultivation, and artisanal fishing along its river systems. As part of Colombia's Pacific coastal region, Bagadó represents an important administrative center for accessing postal services and communication infrastructure for its surrounding rural communities.

Neighboring Regions

• Lloró
• Cértegui
• Tadó
• Condoto
• Sipí