El Tambo Postal Codes: 522060 to 522068 | Nariño

Key Facts

El Tambo is a municipality located in the Nariño Department of southwestern Colombia. Situated in the mountainous Andean region, it lies approximately 50 kilometers northeast of the departmental capital of Pasto, positioned within the central-western portion of Nariño near the border with Cauca Department. With an area of approximately 1,200 square kilometers, El Tambo encompasses diverse terrain ranging from high-altitude páramo ecosystems to fertile valleys, supporting both agricultural activities and natural conservation. The municipality is administratively divided into multiple corregimientos (sub-municipal units) and veredas (rural districts), with its municipal seat serving as the central hub for governance and community services. El Tambo's economy is predominantly agricultural, with coffee cultivation, dairy farming, and potato production forming the backbone of local livelihoods, while its strategic location along transportation routes connecting Nariño with neighboring departments contributes to regional commerce. For residents and businesses seeking to navigate local services or correspondence, accessing accurate postal code information for El Tambo's various sub-regions ensures efficient mail delivery and administrative coordination across this geographically diverse municipality.

Neighboring Regions

• La Cruz
• Buesaco
• San Lorenzo
• Taminango
• Francisco Pizarro
• Magüí Payán