Cáqueza Postal Codes: 251820 to 251827 | Oriente, Cundinamarca

Key Facts

Cáqueza is a municipality and town located in the Cundinamarca Department of Colombia, specifically within the Eastern Province (Provincia del Oriente) subregion. Situated approximately 40 kilometers southeast of Bogotá, this municipality occupies a strategic position in the Eastern Andes mountain range at an elevation of around 1,740 meters above sea level. Covering an area of approximately 105 square kilometers, Cáqueza serves as an important administrative and commercial center for the surrounding rural communities. The municipality has a population of roughly 25,000 residents according to recent estimates, with the majority engaged in agriculture, commerce, and services. Cáqueza is divided into the urban center and multiple rural veredas (administrative subdivisions), featuring a temperate climate influenced by its Andean location. The town's economy primarily revolves around coffee cultivation, dairy farming, and local commerce, while also benefiting from its proximity to Bogotá. As the municipal seat, Cáqueza contains the local government offices, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and serves as the hub for accessing postal code information and administrative services for its constituent areas.

Neighboring Regions

• Ubaque
• Chipaque
• Quetame
• Fómeque
• Gutiérrez
• Choachí