Plato Postal Codes: 475030 to 475038 | Magdalena

Key Facts

Plato is a municipality located in the Magdalena Department of northern Colombia. Situated in the northwestern region of the department, Plato lies approximately 100 kilometers southeast of the departmental capital Santa Marta and about 80 kilometers southwest of Barranquilla. The municipality covers an area of approximately 2,517 square kilometers and has a population of around 55,000 residents according to recent estimates. Plato is administratively divided into multiple corregimientos (sub-municipalipal divisions) and veredas (rural districts), with its urban center serving as the municipal seat. The town is positioned along the eastern bank of the Magdalena River, Colombia's principal waterway, which has historically shaped its development as a river port and agricultural hub. The municipality's economy is primarily based on agriculture, with significant production of crops such as cotton, corn, sorghum, and various fruits, complemented by livestock farming and fishing activities in the Magdalena River. Plato features a tropical savanna climate with distinct wet and dry seasons, supporting its agricultural productivity. The municipality maintains important transportation connections through river navigation and road networks linking it to other Magdalena municipalities and neighboring departments. For detailed postal code information and administrative subdivisions within Plato municipality, comprehensive resources are available to assist with location-specific addressing needs.

Neighboring Regions

• Tenerife
• Chivolo
• Sabanas de San Ángel
• Pivijay
• Pedraza
• El Retén