Puerto Gaitán Postal Codes, Río Meta, Meta Colombia

Postal codes for Puerto Gaitán range from 502041 to 502059 in Meta, Río Meta, Colombia. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Puerto Gaitán.

Puerto Gaitán on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Puerto Gaitán 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 Puerto Gaitán

Key Facts

Puerto Gaitán is a municipality located in the Meta Department of Colombia, situated in the eastern plains region known as the Llanos Orientales. Positioned along the banks of the mighty Meta River, from which it derives its strategic importance, this municipality serves as a key transportation and commercial hub in the northwestern part of Meta. With an approximate population of around 20,000 people spread across its vast territory of approximately 17,499 square kilometers, Puerto Gaitán represents one of the larger municipalities in the department by area. The municipality is divided into multiple corregimientos and veredas (rural subdivisions) that extend across its expansive plains landscape. Historically developed around river transport and cattle ranching, Puerto Gaitán has evolved into an important center for oil production and agricultural activities in recent decades. Its location at the confluence of major transportation routes makes it a vital connection point between the central highlands and the eastern plains. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Puerto Gaitán's various urban and rural subdivisions, comprehensive resources are available to facilitate navigation and communication within this strategically important Colombian municipality.

Neighboring Regions

* Puerto López

* Cumaral

* Barranca de Upía

* Cabuyaro

* Mapiripán

* La Macarena