El Charco Postal Codes: 527520 to 527537 | Nariño

Key Facts

El Charco is a municipality located in the Nariño Department of southwestern Colombia, positioned along the Pacific coast near the border with Ecuador. Situated approximately 300 kilometers southwest of the departmental capital Pasto, this coastal municipality occupies a strategic location where the Patía River meets the Pacific Ocean, creating important estuarine ecosystems. With an area of approximately 2,485 square kilometers, El Charco encompasses diverse landscapes ranging from coastal plains to tropical rainforests, making it one of the larger municipalities in Nariño. The municipality is divided into multiple corregimientos and veredas, including the main urban center of El Charco and surrounding rural settlements that support its predominantly Afro-Colombian and indigenous populations engaged in fishing, agriculture, and small-scale commerce. As a coastal municipality, El Charco plays a vital role in regional maritime transportation and serves as an important gateway to the Pacific coast's rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. For those seeking detailed location information, postal code data is available for El Charco's various sub-regions and settlements to facilitate accurate addressing and navigation throughout the municipality.

Neighboring Regions

• Mosquera
• La Tola
• Olaya Herrera
• Santa Bárbara de Iscuandé
• Francisco Pizarro