El Peñol Postal Codes: 522080 to 522088 | Nariño

Key Facts

El Peñol is a municipality located in the Nariño Department of southwestern Colombia. Situated in the Andean region, it lies approximately 70 kilometers northeast of the departmental capital of Pasto, positioned within the mountainous terrain that characterizes much of this part of Colombia. With an estimated population of around 15,000 residents, El Peñol covers a land area of approximately 250 square kilometers, featuring elevations that range from 1,800 to 3,000 meters above sea level. The municipality is divided into several corregimientos (sub-municipal divisions) and veredas (rural districts), with its economy primarily based on agriculture, particularly potato cultivation, dairy farming, and coffee production. The town serves as an important local administrative and commercial center for the surrounding rural communities, maintaining traditional Colombian cultural practices while adapting to modern development. For detailed postal code information and administrative subdivisions within El Peñol, comprehensive resources are available to assist with mail delivery and location-based services throughout the municipality.

Neighboring Regions

• San Lorenzo
• El Tambo
• La Cruz
• Túquerres