Ciénaga Postal Codes, Magdalena Colombia

Postal codes for Ciénaga range from 478001 to 478008 in Magdalena, Colombia. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Ciénaga.

Ciénaga on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Ciénaga 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 Ciénaga

Key Facts

Ciénaga is a municipality located in the Magdalena Department of northern Colombia, situated along the Caribbean coast approximately 35 kilometers northeast of the departmental capital Santa Marta. This important coastal municipality occupies a strategic position at the base of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountain range, where it meets the Caribbean Sea, creating a unique geographical setting that combines coastal plains with mountain foothills. Ciénaga covers an area of approximately 1,443 square kilometers and has a population of around 120,000 residents, making it one of the larger municipalities in the Magdalena Department. The municipality is administratively divided into multiple corregimientos and veredas, reflecting its diverse settlement patterns that range from urban centers to rural communities. Historically significant, Ciénaga was the site of the 1928 Banana Massacre, a pivotal event in Colombian labor history that was famously depicted in Gabriel García Márquez's novel 'One Hundred Years of Solitude.' The municipality's economy is diverse, with important agricultural production including bananas, plantains, and other tropical fruits, complemented by fishing activities along its coastal areas and growing tourism centered around its beaches and proximity to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. For those seeking postal services and delivery information, Ciénaga's various urban and rural subdivisions each have specific postal codes that facilitate efficient mail distribution throughout the municipality.

Neighboring Regions

* Santa Marta

* Zona Bananera

* Aracataca

* Sitionuevo

* Pueblo Viejo