El Progreso Postal Codes: 010502 | Nabón, Azuay

Key Facts

El Progreso is a rural parish (parroquia) located in the Nabón Canton of Azuay Province in southern Ecuador. Situated in the Andean highlands region, this parish lies within the broader administrative structure of Ecuador's cantonal system, where parishes represent the smallest administrative subdivisions. El Progreso occupies a mountainous terrain typical of the southern Ecuadorian Andes, characterized by elevations that generally range between 2,500 and 3,200 meters above sea level. The parish covers approximately 45 square kilometers and supports a population of around 1,200 residents, primarily engaged in agricultural activities including potato, maize, and bean cultivation, along with small-scale livestock farming. As part of Nabón Canton, El Progreso contains several smaller populated centers and communities within its boundaries, though it does not have further formal administrative subdivisions below the parish level. The local economy remains largely traditional, with most households maintaining subsistence farming practices while some residents commute to nearby urban centers for additional employment opportunities. For those seeking to access postal services or communicate with residents, specific postal code information for El Progreso and its constituent communities can be obtained through Ecuador's national postal system.

Neighboring Regions

• Las Nieves
• Nabón
• Cochapata