Cerrito Postal Codes: 681501 to 681509 | García-Rovira, Santander

Key Facts

Cerrito is a municipality located in the García-Rovira Province of the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia. Situated within the Andean region, Cerrito lies in the mountainous terrain characteristic of García-Rovira, approximately 300 kilometers northeast of Bogotá. The municipality covers an area of approximately 412 square kilometers and has a population of around 5,000 residents according to recent estimates. Cerrito is administratively divided into several smaller corregimientos and veredas that comprise its rural territory. The municipality's economy is primarily based on agriculture, with coffee cultivation, dairy farming, and potato production being significant economic activities. Cerrito's elevation of approximately 2,400 meters above sea level contributes to its temperate climate, making it suitable for various agricultural pursuits. The municipality maintains its own local government structure with a mayor and municipal council overseeing public services and development projects. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Cerrito's various subdivisions and neighborhoods, comprehensive resources are available through official Colombian geographical databases.

Neighboring Regions

• Concepción
• Enciso
• Málaga
• San Andrés
• Carcasí
• Macaravita