Barranca de Upía Postal Codes: 501001 to 501007 | Piedemonte, Meta

Key Facts

Barranca de Upía is a municipality located in the Piedemonte subregion of the Meta Department in central Colombia. Situated in the eastern foothills of the Andes mountain range, this municipality occupies a strategic position where the highlands transition to the vast eastern plains known as the Llanos Orientales. The municipality covers approximately 1,200 square kilometers and has a population of around 12,000 residents according to recent estimates. Barranca de Upía is characterized by its tropical climate and diverse topography, ranging from hilly terrain to flat plains, with the Upía River running through the municipality providing important water resources for agriculture and local communities. The area's economy is primarily based on agriculture, livestock farming, and some mining activities, with rice, corn, and cattle being the main products. The municipality is divided into several smaller administrative units including the urban center of Barranca de Upía and various rural settlements scattered throughout its territory. As part of Colombia's ongoing development in the Orinoquía region, Barranca de Upía represents an important link between the Andean highlands and the eastern plains, serving as a gateway for transportation and commerce. For residents and businesses seeking to navigate local services, accessing accurate postal code information for the municipality's various sub-regions is essential for efficient mail delivery and administrative purposes.

Neighboring Regions

• San Luis de Cubarral
• Cumaral
• Castilla la Nueva
• Acacías