Norte de Santander Postal Codes: 540001 to 548058

Key Facts

Norte de Santander is a department located in the northeastern region of Colombia, bordering Venezuela to the east. Situated within the Andean region, it occupies a strategic position as part of Colombia's northern frontier zone. The department covers approximately 21,658 square kilometers of diverse terrain that includes mountainous areas of the Eastern Cordillera of the Andes and stretches of the Catatumbo River basin. With a population of around 1.6 million people as of recent estimates, Norte de Santander serves as an important economic and cultural crossroads between Colombia and Venezuela. The department is administratively divided into 40 municipalities, with Cúcuta serving as its capital city and main urban center. This region plays a significant role in cross-border trade and features varied ecosystems ranging from high-altitude páramo to tropical lowlands. For those seeking detailed location information, postal code data is available for all municipalities within Norte de Santander to facilitate navigation and address verification throughout the department.

Neighboring Regions

• Santander
• Boyacá
• Cesar
• Arauca
• Zulia (Venezuela)
• Táchira (Venezuela)