Nóvita Postal Codes, Chocó Colombia

Postal codes for Nóvita range from 273050 to 273058 in Chocó, Colombia. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Nóvita.

Nóvita on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Nóvita 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 Nóvita

Key Facts

Nóvita is a municipality located in the Chocó Department of Colombia, positioned in the western part of the country within the Pacific region. Situated in the southern portion of Chocó, Nóvita lies approximately 200 kilometers southeast of the departmental capital Quibdó, nestled in the lush, biodiverse rainforests of the Colombian Pacific coast. This municipality covers an area of approximately 1,500 square kilometers and has a population of around 8,000 residents, primarily engaged in agriculture, mining, and artisanal fishing. Nóvita is administratively divided into several corregimientos (townships) and veredas (rural districts), with its urban center serving as the municipal seat. The region is characterized by its tropical rainforest climate, abundant water resources including the San Juan and Condoto rivers, and rich biodiversity typical of the Chocó biogeographic region, one of the world's most biologically diverse areas. Historically, Nóvita has been an important center for gold mining and played a significant role during the colonial period as part of the mining economy. Today, it maintains its cultural heritage while facing challenges common to remote Pacific municipalities, including limited infrastructure and connectivity. For those seeking detailed postal code information for Nóvita's various districts and neighborhoods, comprehensive data is available through our regional directory services.

Neighboring Regions

* Istmina

* Condoto

* Sipí

* Unión Panamericana

* Lloró

* Medio San Juan