Montelíbano Postal Codes: 234001 to 234008 | Córdoba

Key Facts

Montelíbano is a municipality located in the department of Córdoba in northern Colombia. Situated in the northwestern region of Córdoba, Montelíbano lies approximately 300 kilometers north of Bogotá and serves as an important urban center in the San Jorge River basin. The municipality covers an area of approximately 1,870 square kilometers and has a population of around 85,000 residents according to recent estimates. Montelíbano is administratively divided into multiple corregimientos (townships) and veredas (rural districts), with its economy primarily based on agriculture, livestock farming, and mining activities, particularly nickel extraction from the nearby Cerro Matoso mine, one of the largest nickel producers in Latin America. The region features a tropical savanna climate with distinct wet and dry seasons, supporting diverse agricultural production including corn, cassava, and plantains. As a significant municipality in the Lower San Jorge subregion, Montelíbano plays a crucial role in the economic development of northern Córdoba. For detailed postal code information and administrative subdivisions within Montelíbano, comprehensive resources are available to assist with mail delivery and location-based services throughout the municipality.

Neighboring Regions

• Puerto Libertador
• San José de Uré
• La Apartada
• Planeta Rica
• Ayapel