Alvarado Postal Codes: 730520 to 730528 | Ibagué, Tolima

Key Facts

Alvarado is a municipality located in the Tolima Department of central Colombia, situated in the Andean region of the country. Positioned in the northern part of Tolima, Alvarado lies approximately 120 kilometers west of Bogotá and about 40 kilometers north of the departmental capital, Ibagué. This municipality covers an area of roughly 311 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 8,000 residents according to recent estimates. Alvarado is characterized by its varied topography, ranging from mountainous terrain in the eastern portions to more moderate elevations in the west, with the municipality sitting at an average altitude of around 400 meters above sea level. The region's economy is primarily agricultural, with significant production of coffee, rice, and various fruits, while cattle ranching also contributes to the local economy. Alvarado is administratively divided into the municipal center and several smaller corregimientos (hamlets) and veredas (rural districts) that comprise its territory. The municipality benefits from its proximity to the Magdalena River, one of Colombia's principal waterways, which influences both its climate and agricultural potential. For those seeking detailed postal and administrative information about Alvarado's various subdivisions and communities, comprehensive postal code data is available through our location services platform.

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