Sapuyes Postal Codes: 525550 to 525558 | Nariño

Key Facts

Sapuyes is a municipality located in the Nariño Department of southwestern Colombia. Situated in the Andean region, it lies in the highlands of the Colombian Massif, approximately 80 kilometers northeast of the departmental capital Pasto. This municipality covers an area of about 172 square kilometers and has a population of roughly 8,000 residents according to recent estimates. Sapuyes is characterized by its mountainous terrain, with elevations ranging between 2,800 and 3,800 meters above sea level, creating a cool highland climate ideal for agriculture, particularly potato cultivation and dairy farming. The municipality is divided into several corregimientos (hamlets) and veredas (rural districts) that dot its rugged landscape. As part of the indigenous Pasto territory historically, Sapuyes maintains cultural traditions while serving as an important agricultural hub for the region. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Sapuyes' various sub-regions and rural areas, comprehensive resources are available to facilitate communication and service delivery throughout this mountainous municipality.

Neighboring Regions

• Guachucal
• Cumbal
• Cuaspud
• Aldana
• Pupiales