Guamal Postal Codes: 473020 to 473029 | Magdalena

Key Facts

Guamal is a municipality located in the Magdalena Department of northern Colombia. Situated in the northwestern region of the department, Guamal lies within the Magdalena River valley, approximately 50 kilometers southeast of the departmental capital Santa Marta. This municipality covers an area of around 552 square kilometers and serves as an important agricultural center in the region. According to recent estimates, Guamal has a population of approximately 15,000 residents who primarily engage in farming, livestock raising, and commerce. The municipality is administratively divided into several corregimientos and veredas, with its urban center serving as the municipal seat. Guamal's economy is predominantly agricultural, with significant production of bananas, plantains, corn, yucca, and various fruits, while cattle ranching also contributes substantially to the local economy. The municipality's location along the Magdalena River has historically made it an important transportation and trade hub for the surrounding agricultural areas. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Guamal's various sub-regions and neighborhoods, comprehensive resources are available to assist with location-based services and documentation needs.

Neighboring Regions

• El Piñón
• Pedraza
• San Zenón
• San Sebastián de Buenavista