Villanueva Postal Codes, Sur, La Guajira Colombia

Postal codes for Villanueva range from 445001 to 445008 in La Guajira, Sur, Colombia. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Villanueva.

Villanueva on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Villanueva 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 Villanueva

Key Facts

Villanueva is a municipality located in the Sur (South) subregion of La Guajira Department in northern Colombia. Situated in the southern part of La Guajira, this municipality lies approximately 75 kilometers southeast of the departmental capital Riohacha and occupies a strategic position near the border with Cesar Department. Covering an area of approximately 1,120 square kilometers, Villanueva has a population of around 25,000 residents according to recent estimates. The municipality is characterized by a transitional landscape between the arid plains of northern La Guajira and the more fertile lands approaching the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta foothills. Villanueva is administratively divided into several corregimientos (townships) and veredas (rural districts), with its economy primarily based on agriculture, livestock farming, and some mining activities. The town serves as an important commercial and administrative center for the surrounding rural communities in southern La Guajira. For those seeking detailed postal code information and addressing data for Villanueva's various neighborhoods and surrounding areas, comprehensive resources are available to facilitate accurate mail delivery and location-based services throughout this municipality.

Neighboring Regions

* Urumita

* El Molino

* San Juan del Cesar

* Fonseca

* Barrancas

* Distracción