Chitagá Postal Codes: 544030 to 544038 | Sur-occidente, Norte de Santander

Key Facts

Chitagá is a municipality located in the Sur-occidente subregion of the Norte de Santander department in northeastern Colombia. Situated in the Andean region near the Venezuelan border, Chitagá occupies a strategic position in the mountainous terrain of the Eastern Cordillera of the Colombian Andes. The municipality covers approximately 1,172 square kilometers of diverse landscapes ranging from high-altitude páramo ecosystems to fertile valleys. With a population of around 12,000 residents, Chitagá maintains a predominantly rural character while serving as an important administrative and economic center for its surrounding areas. The municipality is divided into multiple corregimientos and veredas that spread across its varied topography. Chitagá's economy is primarily based on agriculture, with potato farming, dairy production, and livestock raising being the main economic activities. The region's climate varies significantly with altitude, supporting different agricultural zones and biodiversity. As part of Norte de Santander's southwestern territory, Chitagá plays a crucial role in the department's agricultural output and represents an important link in the regional transportation network. To access detailed postal code information for Chitagá's various sub-regions and settlements, users can navigate through the municipality's administrative divisions on our platform.

Neighboring Regions

• Pamplona
• Silos
• Cácota
• Mutiscua
• Toledo