Fonseca Postal Codes, Sur, La Guajira Colombia

Postal codes for Fonseca range from 444010 to 444018 in La Guajira, Sur, Colombia. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Fonseca.

Fonseca on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Fonseca 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 Fonseca

Key Facts

Fonseca is a municipality located in the southern part of La Guajira Department in northern Colombia. Situated in the Caribbean Region, this municipality occupies a strategic position near the border with Venezuela, approximately 75 kilometers southeast of the departmental capital Riohacha. Fonseca covers an area of approximately 606 square kilometers and serves as an important agricultural and commercial center for the surrounding rural communities. The municipality is characterized by a mix of flat plains and rolling hills, with the Ranchería River flowing through its territory, providing vital water resources for agriculture and livestock. Fonseca is administratively divided into several corregimientos and veredas, with its urban center serving as the municipal seat. The local economy is primarily based on agriculture, particularly the cultivation of cotton, corn, and sorghum, along with significant livestock farming activities. The municipality maintains important transportation connections to other parts of La Guajira and neighboring departments. For detailed postal code information and administrative subdivisions within Fonseca municipality, comprehensive resources are available to assist with mail delivery and location identification throughout its various settlements and rural areas.

Neighboring Regions

* Barrancas

* San Juan del Cesar

* Villanueva

* Albania