Ataco Postal Codes: 735050 to 735058 | Sur, Tolima

Key Facts

Ataco is a municipality located in the southern part of the Tolima department in Colombia. Situated in the Andean region of central Colombia, Ataco lies approximately 200 kilometers southwest of Bogotá and serves as an important administrative and commercial center for the surrounding rural areas. The municipality covers an area of approximately 1,172 square kilometers and has a population of around 25,000 people according to recent estimates. Ataco is characterized by its mountainous terrain, with elevations ranging from 400 to 3,800 meters above sea level, creating diverse microclimates that support both tropical agriculture in the lower areas and coffee cultivation in the higher elevations. The municipality is divided into multiple corregimientos (sub-municipal divisions) and veredas (rural districts) that organize its administrative structure. Ataco's economy is primarily based on agriculture, with coffee production being the dominant activity, along with significant cultivation of bananas, sugarcane, and various fruits. The municipality also benefits from tourism related to its natural attractions, including waterfalls and hiking trails in the surrounding mountains. For residents and businesses seeking to access postal services and location-specific information, detailed postal code data is available for all of Ataco's sub-regions and neighborhoods.

Neighboring Regions

• Planadas
• Río Blanco
• Chaparral
• San Antonio