Zona Bananera Postal Codes, Magdalena Colombia

Postal codes for Zona Bananera range from 478020 to 478037 in Magdalena, Colombia. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Zona Bananera.

Zona Bananera on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Zona Bananera 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 Zona Bananera

Key Facts

Zona Bananera is a municipality located in the Magdalena Department of northern Colombia, situated in the northwestern part of the department along the Caribbean coast. This municipality covers an area of approximately 445 square kilometers and has a population of around 40,000 people according to recent estimates. Zona Bananera is administratively divided into several corregimientos and veredas, with its municipal seat in the town of Orihueca. The region's name reflects its historical and economic significance as a major banana-producing area, with extensive plantations that have shaped the local economy and landscape for decades. Located in the flat coastal plains of the Magdalena River basin, Zona Bananera benefits from fertile soils and tropical climate conditions ideal for agriculture, particularly banana cultivation which remains the primary economic activity alongside other crops like plantains and cassava. The municipality's strategic position near the Caribbean coast and its proximity to major transportation routes have contributed to its development as an important agricultural hub within the Magdalena Department. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for the various sub-regions within Zona Bananera, comprehensive resources are available to assist with navigation and location-based services throughout this agriculturally significant municipality.

Neighboring Regions

* Ciénaga

* Aracataca

* El Retén

* Fundación

* Algarrobo

* Sabanas de San Ángel