Palmas del Socorro Postal Codes: 683541 to 683547 | Comunera, Santander

Key Facts

Palmas del Socorro is a municipality located in the Santander Department of northeastern Colombia, forming part of the Comunera province. Situated in the Andean region, this municipality lies approximately 300 kilometers northeast of Bogotá and occupies a strategic position within the department's central-eastern sector. Covering an area of about 85 square kilometers, Palmas del Socorro maintains a modest population of around 3,000 residents, creating a close-knit community atmosphere typical of rural Colombian municipalities. The municipality is administratively divided into the main urban center of Palmas del Socorro itself along with several smaller veredas (rural districts) that dot its predominantly agricultural landscape. Characterized by rolling hills and fertile valleys, the region's economy primarily revolves around coffee cultivation, dairy farming, and traditional agriculture, reflecting the broader economic patterns of the Santander countryside. The municipality's name, translating to 'Palms of Socorro,' hints at both its natural vegetation and historical connections to the nearby town of Socorro, an important center during Colombia's independence movement. For residents and visitors seeking detailed location information, accessing postal code data for Palmas del Socorro and its surrounding veredas provides essential navigation support throughout this picturesque Colombian municipality.

Neighboring Regions

• Confines
• Socorro
• Guapotá
• Hato