Guavatá Postal Codes: 684501 to 684507 | Vélez, Santander

Key Facts

Guavatá is a municipality located in the Vélez Province of the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia. Situated in the Andean region, Guavatá lies within the mountainous terrain characteristic of this part of Colombia, positioned at coordinates approximately 6°24′N 73°40′W. The municipality covers an area of approximately 87 square kilometers and has a population of around 3,000 residents according to recent estimates. Guavatá is part of the García Rovira Province within the broader Santander Department and is divided into several smaller administrative subdivisions including the municipal seat and various veredas (rural districts). The town's economy is primarily based on agriculture, with coffee cultivation being particularly significant in the region's fertile mountain slopes. Guavatá maintains the typical administrative structure of Colombian municipalities, with a mayor (alcalde) overseeing local governance and public services. The municipality's elevation of approximately 1,800 meters above sea level contributes to its temperate climate, making it suitable for various agricultural activities beyond coffee, including dairy farming and potato cultivation. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Guavatá's various subdivisions and surrounding areas, comprehensive resources are available through official Colombian geographical databases.

Neighboring Regions

• Puente Nacional
• Jesús María
• La Paz
• San Benito
• Suaita