Riohacha Postal Codes: 440001 to 440017 | Norte, La Guajira

Key Facts

Riohacha is a municipality and the capital city of La Guajira Department in northern Colombia. Located on the Caribbean coast at the mouth of the Ranchería River, Riohacha serves as the administrative, economic, and cultural center of the region. With an approximate population of around 250,000 people and covering an area of approximately 3,120 square kilometers, it represents one of the most important urban centers in Colombia's northern Caribbean region. The municipality is divided into multiple corregimientos and veredas, reflecting its diverse settlement patterns that range from urban centers to rural communities and indigenous Wayuu territories. Riohacha's strategic coastal position has historically made it an important trading port and fishing hub, while its proximity to the Guajira Peninsula gives it unique ecological characteristics including coastal mangroves, dry forests, and desert landscapes. As the municipal capital, Riohacha provides access to comprehensive postal code information for all its constituent neighborhoods and rural areas, making it essential for mail delivery and location-based services throughout the municipality.

Neighboring Regions

• Manaure
• Uribia
• Maicao
• Albania
• Fonseca
• Barrancas
• Distracción
• Hatonuevo