Mutiscua Postal Codes: 544070 to 544077 | Sur-occidente, Norte de Santander

Key Facts

Mutiscua is a municipality located in the Sur-occidente subregion of the Norte de Santander department in northeastern Colombia. Situated within the Andean region, this municipality occupies a strategic position in the mountainous terrain that characterizes much of Norte de Santander. With an approximate population of around 4,000 residents, Mutiscua covers an area of approximately 159 square kilometers, featuring elevations that range between 2,400 and 3,800 meters above sea level, which contributes to its cool climate and distinctive high-altitude ecosystems. The municipality is administratively divided into multiple corregimientos and veredas (rural subdivisions), including the main urban center and surrounding rural settlements that dot its rugged landscape. Historically, Mutiscua has developed as an agricultural community, with potato farming representing one of its primary economic activities, alongside dairy production and other high-altitude crops suited to its temperate conditions. The area's geography includes portions of the Santurbán páramo ecosystem, which plays a crucial role in regional water resources. For those seeking detailed location information, accessing postal code data for Mutiscua's various subdivisions can provide precise addressing for both its urban center and outlying rural areas.

Neighboring Regions

• Cucutilla
• Silos
• Chitagá
• Pamplona