El Rosario Postal Codes: 527030 to 527039 | Nariño

Key Facts

El Rosario is a municipality located in the Nariño Department of southwestern Colombia. Situated in the Andean region, it lies within the mountainous terrain that characterizes much of Nariño, positioned approximately 70 kilometers from the departmental capital of Pasto. The municipality covers an area of around 250 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 15,000 residents according to recent estimates. El Rosario is administratively divided into several corregimientos (sub-municipal divisions) and veredas (rural districts) that spread across its varied topography, which ranges from high-altitude páramo ecosystems to more temperate agricultural valleys. The local economy is primarily based on agriculture, with coffee, sugarcane, and various fruits being important crops, while livestock farming also contributes significantly to the regional economy. The municipality's location within the Andes gives it a diverse climate and rich biodiversity, making it part of Colombia's important ecological corridors. For those seeking detailed postal information, El Rosario's various sub-regions and settlements each have specific postal codes that facilitate mail delivery and location identification throughout the municipality.

Neighboring Regions

• La Florida
• Sandona
• Consaca
• Ancuya
• San Lorenzo