Sur Postal Codes: 735001 to 735589 | Tolima

Key Facts

Sur is a subregion located in the southern part of the Tolima department in central Colombia. This administrative division occupies the mountainous southern territory of Tolima, characterized by its position within the Andean region where the Central and Eastern Cordilleras converge. The subregion encompasses approximately 5,800 square kilometers of diverse terrain ranging from high-altitude páramo ecosystems to fertile valleys, with elevations varying from 800 to over 4,000 meters above sea level. Sur contains several important municipalities including Chaparral, the largest urban center in the subregion, along with other significant towns such as San Antonio, Ataco, and Rioblanco. The area is known for its agricultural production, particularly coffee cultivation in the mid-altitude zones and dairy farming in the higher elevations. The subregion's geography is defined by the Magdalena River valley to the west and the challenging topography of the Colombian Massif to the south. Sur is divided into multiple municipalities that collectively serve a population of approximately 180,000 residents, with the economy primarily based on agriculture, livestock, and increasingly, ecotourism focused on the region's natural landscapes and thermal springs. To access detailed postal code information for the various municipalities and localities within the Sur subregion, users can navigate through our comprehensive location database.

Neighboring Regions

• Norte
• Oriente
• Centro
• Ibagué