Ricaurte Postal Codes: 525030 to 525047 | Nariño

Key Facts

Ricaurte is a municipality located in the Nariño Department of southwestern Colombia. Situated in the mountainous Andean region, Ricaurte lies in the central-western part of Nariño, characterized by its rugged terrain and significant elevation changes typical of the Colombian Andes. The municipality covers an area of approximately 1,200 square kilometers and has a population of around 15,000 residents according to recent estimates. Ricaurte is administratively divided into several corregimientos (townships) and veredas (rural districts) that spread across its varied landscape, which includes both high-altitude páramo ecosystems and lower-lying agricultural valleys. The region's economy primarily revolves around agriculture, with coffee cultivation, potato farming, and dairy production serving as the main economic activities for local communities. The municipality's strategic location within Nariño places it within the broader Patía River basin, contributing to its agricultural productivity and natural resource base. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Ricaurte's various sub-regions and settlements, comprehensive resources are available to assist with navigation and location-specific services.

Neighboring Regions

• Pupiales
• Cumbal
• Guachucal
• Cuaspud
• Córdoba
• Iles
• Gualmatán
• Potosí