Norte Postal Codes: 440001 to 446017 | La Guajira

Key Facts

Norte is a subregion located in the northern part of Colombia's La Guajira Department. Situated in the extreme northeastern corner of the country, this administrative division occupies a strategic position along the Caribbean coast and shares a border with Venezuela to the east. With an approximate area of 4,900 square kilometers, Norte encompasses diverse landscapes ranging from coastal plains to arid desert regions characteristic of the Guajira Peninsula. The subregion is divided into multiple municipalities, including the departmental capital Riohacha, which serves as the administrative and economic hub. Norte's population of approximately 250,000 residents includes significant indigenous Wayuu communities who maintain traditional cultural practices and land management systems. The region's economy combines traditional activities such as salt mining, fishing, and goat herding with growing tourism centered around its pristine beaches and unique desert ecosystems. As the most developed subregion within La Guajira, Norte contains the majority of the department's infrastructure and serves as the primary gateway for accessing postal code information and administrative services for its constituent municipalities and surrounding areas.

Neighboring Regions

• Sur
• Centro