Guaranda Postal Codes: 020101 to 020110 | Bolívar

Key Facts

Guaranda is a canton located in the Bolívar province of central Ecuador. Situated in the Andean highlands, Guaranda serves as the provincial capital and is positioned approximately 180 kilometers south of Quito, the national capital. The canton covers an area of about 1,890 square kilometers and has a population of around 91,000 people, according to recent estimates. Guaranda is often called the 'City of the Seven Hills' due to its distinctive topography and enjoys a mild, spring-like climate year-round despite its elevation of approximately 2,668 meters above sea level. The canton is divided into 9 parishes, including the urban parish of Guaranda itself along with rural parishes such as Salinas, San Simón, and Facundo Vela. As the administrative and commercial hub of Bolívar province, Guaranda plays a crucial role in the regional economy, with agriculture, dairy farming, and small-scale manufacturing being significant economic activities. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Guaranda's various parishes and neighborhoods, comprehensive resources are available to facilitate navigation and communication within this important Ecuadorian canton.

Neighboring Regions

• San Miguel
• Caluma
• Chillanes
• Echeandía
• Las Naves