Valle del Guamuez Postal Codes: 862020 to 862028 | Putumayo

Key Facts

Valle del Guamuez is a municipality located in the Putumayo Department of southern Colombia, situated in the Amazon region near the border with Ecuador. This municipality occupies a strategic position in the southwestern part of Putumayo, characterized by its tropical rainforest climate and significant river systems that flow through its territory. With an approximate area of 1,200 square kilometers, Valle del Guamuez serves as an important agricultural and commercial hub for the surrounding rural communities. The municipality is administratively divided into several corregimientos and veredas that extend across its diverse landscape of lowland forests and river valleys. According to recent estimates, the population numbers around 40,000 inhabitants, many of whom are engaged in farming, cattle ranching, and small-scale commerce. The area's economy is primarily based on agricultural production, particularly oil palm cultivation, along with traditional crops like plantains, cassava, and various fruits. Valle del Guamuez maintains vital transportation connections to other parts of Putumayo and serves as a gateway to the broader Amazon region. For those seeking detailed location information, comprehensive postal code data is available for all the sub-regions and communities within Valle del Guamuez municipality.

Neighboring Regions

• Puerto Guzmán
• Puerto Leguízamo
• San Miguel
• Orito
• Puerto Caicedo