El Carmen Postal Codes, Occidente, Norte de Santander Colombia

Postal codes for El Carmen range from 547070 to 547079 in Norte de Santander, Occidente, Colombia. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within El Carmen.

El Carmen on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the El Carmen 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 El Carmen

Key Facts

El Carmen is a municipality located in the Occidente subregion of the Norte de Santander department in northeastern Colombia. Situated in the Andean region near the Venezuelan border, this municipality occupies a strategic position within the mountainous terrain that characterizes much of Norte de Santander. El Carmen covers approximately 1,200 square kilometers and has a population of around 15,000 residents according to recent estimates. The municipality is administratively divided into several corregimientos and veredas, with its urban center serving as the hub for local governance and community services. The area's economy primarily revolves around agriculture, with coffee cultivation being particularly significant, along with dairy farming and various food crops that thrive in the region's temperate climate. El Carmen's location in the Occidente subregion places it within an area known for its natural beauty and ecological diversity, featuring various microclimates and landscapes that range from high-altitude páramo ecosystems to more temperate zones. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for El Carmen's various subdivisions and surrounding areas, comprehensive resources are available to facilitate navigation and access to local services throughout this Colombian municipality.

Neighboring Regions

* Convención

* Teorama

* San Calixto

* Hacarí

* El Tarra