San Joaquín Postal Codes: 010116 | Cuenca, Azuay

Key Facts

San Joaquín is a parish located within the city of Cuenca in southern Ecuador. Situated in the Azuay Province, this urban parish forms part of Cuenca's metropolitan area, which serves as the provincial capital and third-largest city in Ecuador. San Joaquín lies in the southern highlands region of Ecuador, positioned within the Andean intermontane basin known as the Paute River valley at an elevation of approximately 2,550 meters above sea level. The parish covers an area of roughly 2.5 square kilometers and serves a population of approximately 8,000 residents, making it one of the medium-sized urban parishes within Cuenca's administrative structure. As an urban parish, San Joaquín contains several distinct neighborhoods and residential sectors but does not contain further administrative subdivisions below the parish level. The area is characterized by a mix of residential zones, commercial establishments, and educational institutions, reflecting its integration into Cuenca's urban fabric. For residents and visitors seeking postal services and location-specific information, San Joaquín maintains its own postal code system that distinguishes it from neighboring parishes within the Cuenca metropolitan area.

Neighboring Regions

• Yanuncay
• Bellavista
• El Vecino
• Hermano Miguel