Uribia Postal Codes: 441020 to 441049 | Norte, La Guajira

Key Facts

Uribia is a municipality located in the northern part of the La Guajira Department in Colombia. Situated in the Norte subregion of La Guajira, Uribia occupies a strategic position in the northeastern corner of the country, bordering Venezuela to the east and the Caribbean Sea to the north. Covering approximately 8,200 square kilometers, it is one of the largest municipalities in the department and serves as the cultural and administrative heart of the Wayuu indigenous territory. With an estimated population of around 180,000 people, Uribia is predominantly inhabited by the Wayuu people, who maintain their traditional customs, language, and governance structures. The municipality is divided into numerous corregimientos and veredas, reflecting its extensive rural landscape that includes desert areas, coastal zones, and important salt flats. Uribia's economy is primarily based on artisanal salt production, goat farming, fishing, and increasingly, tourism focused on its unique desert landscapes and indigenous culture. To access detailed postal code information for Uribia's various sub-regions and communities, users can navigate through our comprehensive location database.

Neighboring Regions

• Manaure
• Maicao
• Albania
• Dibulla