Cereté Postal Codes: 230550 to 230559 | Córdoba

Key Facts

Cereté is a municipality located in the Córdoba Department of northern Colombia. Situated in the Sinú Valley region, it lies approximately 50 kilometers southeast of the departmental capital Montería and occupies a strategic position within the department's central plains. With an estimated population of around 90,000 people, Cereté covers an area of approximately 278 square kilometers and sits at an elevation of about 15 meters above sea level, characteristic of the Caribbean region's flat topography. The municipality is administratively divided into the urban center of Cereté itself along with several rural corregimientos including Ciénaga de Oro, Pueblo Nuevo, and El Viajano. As an important agricultural hub, Cereté's economy is predominantly based on rice cultivation, livestock farming, and commerce, benefiting from its fertile plains and proximity to the Sinú River. The town serves as a commercial center for surrounding rural communities and maintains strong transportation connections to other municipalities in the department. For those seeking detailed location information, postal code data is available for Cereté's various urban neighborhoods and rural subdivisions to facilitate accurate addressing and navigation throughout the municipality.

Neighboring Regions

• Ciénaga de Oro
• San Pelayo
• Montería
• San Carlos
• Cotorra