Madre de Dios Postal Codes, Peru

Postal codes for Madre de Dios range from 17000 to 17800 in Peru. To find exact ZIP codes and postcodes within Madre de Dios, choose from the provinces listed below.

Provinces in Madre de Dios

Madre de Dios on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Madre de Dios department in Peru. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Madre de Dios

Key Facts

Madre de Dios is a department located in the southeastern part of Peru, bordering Brazil and Bolivia. Situated in the Amazon Basin, this region covers approximately 85,301 square kilometers of predominantly tropical rainforest terrain. As one of Peru's most biodiverse departments, Madre de Dios serves as a crucial gateway to the Amazon and contains significant portions of protected natural areas. The department has an estimated population of around 140,000 people, with Puerto Maldonado serving as its capital and largest urban center. Administratively, Madre de Dios is divided into 3 provinces - Tambopata, Manu, and Tahuamanu - which are further subdivided into 11 districts total. The region's economy relies heavily on ecotourism, Brazil nut harvesting, gold mining, and timber extraction, though sustainable development initiatives are increasingly important. This biodiverse department contains several major protected areas including the Tambopata National Reserve and Manu National Park, which attract researchers and nature enthusiasts from around the world. For those seeking detailed geographical information, accessing postal code data for Madre de Dios's various districts and municipalities can provide precise location identification throughout this expansive Amazonian territory.

Neighboring Regions

* Ucayali

* Cusco

* Puno