El Retén Postal Codes: 478060 to 478067 | Magdalena
Postal Codes (Códigos postales) for El Retén range from 478060 to 478067 in Magdalena, Colombia. To find exact Postal Codes and postcodes within El Retén, choose from the districts below.
Postal Codes for Places in El Retén
Showing 11 places in El Retén. Last verified with official records on May 2, 2026.
| Cabecera Municipal | |
| El Porvenir | |
| El Salitre | |
| La Colombia | |
| Mengajo | |
| Párate Bien | |
| Punto Fijo | |
| San José de Hondur | |
| San Sebastián del Bongo | |
| Zacapa | |
| Zona Rural de La Cabecera |
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Sample Address Format for El Retén
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El Retén, Magdalena, 478060
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El Retén Quick Facts
| Country | Colombia (CO) |
|---|---|
| Administrative Path | Colombia → Magdalena |
| Postal Code | 478060~478067 |
| Department | Magdalena |
| ISO Codes | CO / COL / 170 |
| Top-level domain (ccTLD) | .co |
| Coordinates | 10.612076, -74.269527 |
| Places | 11 |
What to Know About El Retén
Key Facts
El Retén is a municipality located in the Magdalena Department of northern Colombia, positioned in the Caribbean region of the country. Situated approximately 80 kilometers south of the departmental capital Santa Marta, El Retén lies within the Magdalena River basin and occupies a strategic location along major transportation routes connecting the interior of the department with coastal areas. The municipality covers an area of approximately 478 square kilometers and has a population of around 25,000 residents according to recent estimates. El Retén is administratively divided into several corregimientos (townships) and veredas (rural districts), with its economy primarily based on agriculture, particularly banana and plantain cultivation, along with livestock farming and commerce. The region features a tropical savanna climate with distinct wet and dry seasons, supporting diverse agricultural activities. As part of the Magdalena Department's municipal structure, El Retén plays an important role in the regional agricultural economy while serving as a transportation hub for goods moving between the interior and coastal zones. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for El Retén's various sub-regions and neighborhoods, comprehensive resources are available to assist with location-specific queries.
Neighboring Regions
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- Fundación
- Algarrobo
- Sabanas de San Ángel
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- Guamal
- Nueva Granada
- Pedraza
- Pijiño del Carmen
- Pivijay
- Plato
- Puebloviejo
- Remolino
- Sabanas de San Angel
- Salamina
- San Sebastián de Buenavista
- San Zenón
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