Tequendama Postal Codes: 252601 to 253048 | Cundinamarca

Key Facts

Tequendama is a province located in the Cundinamarca department of central Colombia, situated in the western part of the department along the Magdalena River valley. This province covers an area of approximately 1,382 square kilometers and has a population of around 45,000 people according to recent estimates. Tequendama is administratively divided into 11 municipalities, including Anolaima, Apulo, Cachipay, El Colegio, La Mesa, Quipile, San Antonio del Tequendama, Tena, Viotá, Anapoima, and Tocaima. The province takes its name from the Tequendama Falls, one of Colombia's most famous natural landmarks, though the falls themselves are actually located just outside the provincial boundaries in the neighboring municipality of Soacha. The region features diverse topography ranging from the fertile valleys along the Magdalena and Bogotá rivers to the mountainous areas of the Eastern Cordillera. Tequendama's economy is primarily agricultural, with significant production of coffee, fruits, and vegetables, while also benefiting from tourism due to its proximity to Bogotá. For detailed postal code information and administrative data for each of Tequendama's 11 municipalities, comprehensive resources are available through regional postal services.

Neighboring Regions

• Central Magdalena
• Western Savanna
• Lower Magdalena
• Sumapaz
• Rionegro