Ipiales Postal Codes: 524060 to 524078 | Nariño

Key Facts

Ipiales is a municipality and city located in the Nariño Department of southwestern Colombia, situated near the border with Ecuador. Positioned in the Andean region at an elevation of approximately 2,900 meters (9,500 feet) above sea level, Ipiales serves as a major border crossing point between Colombia and Ecuador, making it a strategically important location for international trade and travel. The municipality covers an area of about 1,643 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 160,000 people according to recent estimates. Ipiales is administratively divided into multiple corregimientos and veredas, with the urban center functioning as the municipal capital. The city is famously known as the gateway to the Sanctuary of Las Lajas, one of Colombia's most visited religious sites and architectural marvels, built within a canyon of the Guáitara River. The local economy is primarily based on commerce, agriculture, and tourism, with significant cross-border trade activities. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative subdivisions within Ipiales municipality, comprehensive data is available to facilitate accurate addressing and location-based services throughout the region.

Neighboring Regions

• Córdoba
• Pupiales
• Gualmatán
• Aldana
• Carlosama
• Cuaspud
• Cumbal
• Potosi
• Guachucal
• Iles
• Sapuyes
• Contadero
• El Rosario
• San Juan
• Túquerres
• Ospina
• Providencia
• Funes
• Yacuanquer
• Imués
• Guaitarilla
• Ancuya
• Linares
• Samaniego
• Santacruz
• La Llanada
• Los Andes
• Mallama
• Ricaurte
• Barbacoas
• Francisco Pizarro
• Magüí Payán
• Mosquera
• Olaya Herrera
• Roberto Payán
• Santa Bárbara
• Tumaco
• El Charco
• La Tola