Suratá Postal Codes: 680501 to 680507 | Soto, Santander

Key Facts

Suratá is a municipality located in the Soto Province of the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia. Situated in the mountainous Andean region, Suratá lies approximately 40 kilometers northeast of Bucaramanga, the departmental capital, and occupies a strategic position within the Soto Province. This municipality covers an area of approximately 178 square kilometers and has a population of around 5,000 residents according to recent estimates. The terrain is characterized by rugged mountains and fertile valleys, with elevations ranging from 1,200 to 2,800 meters above sea level, creating diverse microclimates that support both agricultural activities and natural forest preservation. Suratá is administratively divided into the main urban center and several smaller rural settlements known as veredas, which together form the municipal territory. The local economy primarily revolves around agriculture, with coffee cultivation, sugarcane production, and dairy farming being the main economic activities. The municipality's location along the Suratá River provides important water resources for both agricultural irrigation and domestic use. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Suratá's various neighborhoods and rural settlements, comprehensive resources are available through official Colombian geographical databases.

Neighboring Regions

• California
• Charta
• Matanza
• Vetas