Oriente Postal Codes, Norte de Santander Colombia

Postal codes for Oriente range from 540001 to 548037 in Norte de Santander, Colombia. To find exact ZIP codes and postcodes within Oriente, choose from the municipalities listed below.

Municipalities in Oriente

Oriente on the Map

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

What to Know About Oriente

Key Facts

Oriente is a subregion located in the northeastern part of the Norte de Santander department in Colombia. Situated in the Andean region near the Venezuelan border, this area forms part of the Eastern Andes mountain range and features diverse topography ranging from high-altitude páramo ecosystems to lower valley areas. Oriente covers approximately 3,500 square kilometers and has a population of around 120,000 people distributed across its various municipalities. The subregion is administratively divided into multiple municipalities including Cúcuta (though Cúcuta is often considered separately as the department capital), Los Patios, Villa del Rosario, and other surrounding towns that form this important border area. Historically significant as the site where the Colombian constitution was signed in 1821, Oriente maintains its strategic importance as a major cross-border trade corridor between Colombia and Venezuela. The region's economy is primarily based on commerce, agriculture, and services, benefiting from its position along one of South America's most active international borders. For those seeking detailed postal code information and location data for the various municipalities within Oriente, comprehensive resources are available to assist with navigation and address verification throughout this dynamic border subregion.

Neighboring Regions

* Centro

* Occidente

* Sur