Montería Postal Codes: 230001 to 230029 | Córdoba

Key Facts

Montería is a municipality and the capital city of the Córdoba Department in northern Colombia. Located in the northwestern region of Colombia along the banks of the Sinú River, Montería serves as the economic, political, and cultural hub of the department. With an approximate population of 500,000 people, it is one of the most important urban centers in the Caribbean region of Colombia. The municipality covers an area of approximately 3,141 square kilometers, featuring a tropical savanna climate with distinct wet and dry seasons that support its significant agricultural and livestock industries. Montería is administratively divided into multiple corregimientos and veredas, reflecting its role as both an urban center and a municipality with rural territories. Known as the 'Cattle Capital of Colombia,' the city has a strong economy based on cattle ranching, agriculture, and commerce, while also serving as an important educational center with several universities. For those seeking detailed location information, postal code data is available for Montería's various neighborhoods and surrounding rural areas to facilitate navigation and service delivery throughout the municipality.

Neighboring Regions

• Cereté
• Ciénaga de Oro
• San Carlos
• San Pelayo
• Planeta Rica
• Puerto Escondido
• Los Córdobas