Urumita Postal Codes, Norte, La Guajira Colombia

Postal codes for Urumita range from 445020 to 445027 in La Guajira, Norte, Colombia. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Urumita.

Urumita on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Urumita municipalities in Colombia. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Urumita

Key Facts

Urumita is a municipality located in the Norte subregion of La Guajira Department in northern Colombia. Situated in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountain range, Urumita occupies a strategic position in the northeastern part of the country, approximately 80 kilometers southeast of the departmental capital Riohacha. This municipality covers an area of roughly 392 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 15,000 residents according to recent estimates. Urumita is administratively divided into several corregimientos (townships) and veredas (rural districts), with its economy primarily based on agriculture, livestock farming, and small-scale commerce. The region features a tropical climate influenced by its proximity to both the Caribbean coast and the mountainous interior, creating diverse ecological zones that support various agricultural activities including coffee cultivation, fruit production, and cattle ranching. As part of La Guajira's northern territory, Urumita represents an important administrative center for the surrounding rural communities and serves as a hub for local governance and services. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Urumita's various districts and neighborhoods, comprehensive resources are available to assist with location-specific queries.

Neighboring Regions

* Villanueva

* El Molino

* San Juan del Cesar

* La Jagua del Pilar