Carcasí Postal Codes: 681521 to 681529 | García-Rovira, Santander

Key Facts

Carcasí is a municipality located in the García-Rovira Province of the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia. Situated within the Andean region, Carcasí lies in the mountainous terrain characteristic of this part of Santander, approximately 300 kilometers northeast of Bogotá. The municipality covers an area of about 187 square kilometers and has a population of roughly 4,000 residents according to recent estimates. Carcasí is administratively divided into the municipal center and several smaller rural settlements known as veredas, which are typical of Colombian municipal organization. The local economy is primarily based on agriculture, with coffee cultivation, dairy farming, and potato production being significant activities in the region. The municipality's elevation of around 2,200 meters above sea level contributes to its temperate climate, making it suitable for various agricultural pursuits. Carcasí maintains its own local government structure with a mayor and municipal council responsible for administering public services and development projects. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Carcasí's various neighborhoods and rural settlements, comprehensive resources are available through official Colombian geographic databases.

Neighboring Regions

• San Andrés
• Concepción
• Macaravita
• Málaga
• Enciso