Contadero Postal Codes: 523080 to 523087 | Nariño

Key Facts

Contadero is a municipality located in the Nariño Department of southwestern Colombia. Situated in the mountainous Andean region, it lies approximately 80 kilometers northeast of the departmental capital of Pasto, positioned within the high-altitude terrain that characterizes much of this part of Colombia. With an elevation of around 2,800 meters above sea level, Contadero covers an area of approximately 85 square kilometers and has a population of roughly 8,000 residents according to recent estimates. The municipality is administratively divided into several corregimientos (townships) and veredas (rural districts), with its economy primarily based on agriculture, particularly potato cultivation, dairy farming, and other high-altitude crops suited to the cool climate. Contadero's location in the Andes gives it a temperate highland climate with significant rainfall throughout the year, supporting the agricultural activities that form the backbone of the local economy. The municipality serves as an important local administrative and commercial center for the surrounding rural communities, providing essential services and infrastructure to the predominantly agricultural population. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Contadero's various sub-regions and settlements, comprehensive resources are available to assist with location-specific requirements.

Neighboring Regions

• Pupiales
• Gualmatán
• El Espino
• Aldana