San Pedro de Cartago Postal Codes: 521501 to 521508 | Nariño

Key Facts

San Pedro de Cartago is a municipality located in the Nariño Department of southwestern Colombia. Situated in the Andean region, this municipality lies in the mountainous terrain that characterizes much of Nariño, positioned approximately 70 kilometers northeast of the departmental capital of Pasto. With an estimated population of around 8,000 residents, San Pedro de Cartago covers a land area of approximately 85 square kilometers, featuring elevations that range from 1,800 to 3,000 meters above sea level. The municipality is administratively divided into several corregimientos (sub-municipal divisions) and veredas (rural districts), with its economy primarily based on agriculture, including coffee cultivation, sugarcane, and various fruits, alongside some livestock farming. The town center, also called San Pedro de Cartago, serves as the municipal seat and main hub for local governance and services. For residents and visitors seeking detailed location information, postal code data for San Pedro de Cartago's various subdivisions can be accessed through regional postal services to facilitate mail delivery and navigation.

Neighboring Regions

• El Tablón de Gómez
• La Cruz
• San Bernardo