Machetá Postal Codes, Almeidas, Cundinamarca Colombia

Postal codes for Machetá range from 250840 to 250848 in Cundinamarca, Almeidas, Colombia. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Machetá.

Machetá on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Machetá 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 Machetá

Key Facts

Machetá is a municipality located in the Almeidas Province of the Cundinamarca Department in central Colombia. Situated in the eastern part of the department, Machetá lies approximately 100 kilometers northeast of Bogotá, the national capital, within the Andean region of the country. The municipality covers an area of approximately 224 square kilometers and has a population of around 6,000 residents according to recent estimates. Machetá is characterized by its mountainous terrain typical of the Colombian Andes, with elevations ranging from 1,800 to 3,200 meters above sea level, creating a temperate climate ideal for agriculture. The municipality is divided into the urban center of Machetá and several rural veredas (villages), maintaining a predominantly agricultural economy focused on potato cultivation, dairy farming, and coffee production. Historically, the area was inhabited by the Muisca indigenous people before Spanish colonization, and today it preserves elements of this cultural heritage alongside colonial architecture. The municipality's administrative structure includes a mayor's office and municipal council that govern local affairs. For residents and visitors seeking detailed location information, postal code data for Machetá's various neighborhoods and surrounding rural areas can be accessed through official Colombian postal services.

Neighboring Regions

* Manta

* Tibiritá

* Guateque

* Sutatenza

* Chocontá