Ortega Postal Codes: 735501 to 735517 | Sur, Tolima

Key Facts

Ortega is a municipality located in the southern part of the Tolima department in central Colombia. Positioned within the Andean region, Ortega sits in the mountainous terrain that characterizes much of southern Tolima, bordered by the Magdalena River valley to the east. This municipality covers approximately 946 square kilometers of diverse topography ranging from highland areas to warmer lowland zones. With a population of around 25,000 residents, Ortega maintains a predominantly rural character with agriculture forming the backbone of its local economy, particularly coffee cultivation, livestock farming, and various food crops suited to its varied altitudes. The municipality is administratively divided into multiple corregimientos and veredas that spread across its territory, including the municipal seat of Ortega town and surrounding rural settlements. The area's development has been shaped by its geographical position connecting southern Tolima with neighboring departments, while maintaining its distinct cultural identity rooted in Colombian campesino traditions. For those seeking detailed location information, postal code data is available for Ortega's various sub-regions and settlements to facilitate navigation and service delivery throughout the municipality.

Neighboring Regions

• Chaparral
• Roncesvalles
• San Antonio
• Ataco
• Dolores
• Prado