Yacuanquer Postal Codes, Nariño Colombia

Postal codes for Yacuanquer range from 523001 to 523008 in Nariño, Colombia. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Yacuanquer.

Yacuanquer on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Yacuanquer municipalities in Colombia. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Yacuanquer

Key Facts

Yacuanquer is a municipality located in the Nariño Department of southwestern Colombia. Situated in the Andean region, it lies approximately 30 kilometers northeast of the departmental capital of Pasto, positioned within the mountainous terrain that characterizes much of this part of Colombia. The municipality covers an area of approximately 193 square kilometers and has a population of around 10,000 residents according to recent estimates. Yacuanquer is divided into several smaller administrative units, including the municipal seat and various rural districts known as veredas. The region's economy is primarily based on agriculture, with potato cultivation being particularly significant, along with other crops suited to the high-altitude climate. The municipality's terrain is marked by the presence of the Galeras Volcano, an active stratovolcano that dominates the local landscape and influences both the geography and climate of the area. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Yacuanquer's various sub-regions and rural districts, comprehensive resources are available to facilitate navigation and communication within this Colombian municipality.

Neighboring Regions

* Pasto

* Tangua

* Consacá

* Guaitarilla

* Imués

* Sandoná