Aratoca Postal Codes: 682051 to 682058 | Guanentá, Santander

Key Facts

Aratoca is a municipality located in the Guanentá Province of the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia. Situated in the Andean region, Aratoca lies approximately 40 kilometers from the departmental capital of Bucaramanga, positioned within the rugged terrain of the Eastern Cordillera of the Colombian Andes. The municipality covers an area of approximately 162 square kilometers and has a population of around 3,500 residents according to recent estimates. Aratoca is administratively divided into several smaller corregimientos and veredas (rural districts) that spread across its mountainous landscape. The region's economy primarily revolves around agriculture, with coffee cultivation, sugarcane production, and dairy farming serving as the main economic activities for local communities. The municipality's elevation ranges between 1,500 and 2,800 meters above sea level, creating diverse microclimates that support various agricultural products. Aratoca's strategic location along transportation routes connecting it to neighboring municipalities has contributed to its development as a local commercial center. For those seeking detailed postal code information and addressing specifics for Aratoca's various districts and neighborhoods, comprehensive data is available through regional postal services.

Neighboring Regions

• Cepitá
• Los Santos
• Jordán
• Curití
• San Gil