La Unión Postal Codes: 521520 to 521529 | Nariño

Key Facts

La Unión is a municipality located in the Nariño Department of southwestern Colombia. Situated in the mountainous Andean region, it lies approximately 70 kilometers northeast of the departmental capital of Pasto, positioned within the central part of Nariño near the border with Cauca Department. With an estimated population of around 25,000 residents, La Unión covers an area of approximately 250 square kilometers of predominantly rugged terrain characterized by high-altitude páramo ecosystems and fertile valleys. The municipality is administratively divided into several corregimientos (townships) and veredas (rural districts), with its economy primarily based on agriculture including potato cultivation, dairy farming, and coffee production at varying altitudes. La Unión serves as an important regional hub for surrounding rural communities, featuring basic educational and healthcare facilities alongside traditional markets that connect local producers with broader regional trade networks. The municipality's strategic location along transportation routes connecting the Pacific coast with the interior highlands has historically made it a significant waypoint for commerce and cultural exchange between indigenous and mestizo populations. For detailed postal code information and administrative subdivisions within La Unión municipality, comprehensive resources are available to facilitate accurate addressing and regional navigation.

Neighboring Regions

• Buesaco
• San Pedro de Cartago
• Belén
• San Lorenzo
• Arboleda
• San Pablo