Vélez Postal Codes, Santander Colombia

Postal codes for Vélez range from 684501 to 686058 in Santander, Colombia. To find exact ZIP codes and postcodes within Vélez, choose from the municipalities listed below.

Municipalities in Vélez

Vélez on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Vélez provinces in Colombia. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Vélez

Key Facts

Vélez is a municipality located in the Santander Department of northeastern Colombia. Situated in the Suárez River valley within the Cordillera Oriental of the Andes mountain range, Vélez occupies a strategic position approximately 200 kilometers northeast of Bogotá. The municipality covers an area of about 271 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 20,000 residents according to recent estimates. Vélez is administratively divided into the main urban center and several rural districts that extend across its varied terrain, which ranges from mountainous highlands to fertile river valleys. The region's economy is primarily agricultural, with significant production of sugarcane, coffee, and various fruits, complemented by growing tourism related to its colonial architecture and natural attractions. As part of the Santander Department's municipal structure, Vélez maintains its own local government and administrative functions. For those seeking detailed postal and administrative information about Vélez's specific neighborhoods and surrounding areas, comprehensive postal code data is available for all sub-regions within the municipality.

Neighboring Regions

* Aguada

* Barbosa

* Guavatá

* Jesús María

* La Paz

* Puente Nacional

* San Benito

* Suaita