Guaranda Postal Codes: 020101 to 020105 | Guaranda, Bolívar

Key Facts

Guaranda is a city and the capital of Bolívar Province in central Ecuador. Located in the Andean highlands at an elevation of approximately 2,668 meters (8,753 feet) above sea level, Guaranda serves as the provincial capital and is often called the 'City of the Seven Hills' due to its distinctive topography. The city is situated in a valley surrounded by mountains, with the Chimborazo volcano visible to the southwest, and serves as an important commercial and administrative hub for the surrounding agricultural region. With a population of approximately 25,000 people, Guaranda covers an area of about 15 square kilometers and is divided into several urban parishes including Angel Polibio Chávez, Gabriel Ignacio Veintimilla, and Guanujo. The city's economy is primarily based on agriculture, particularly dairy farming and the production of panela (unrefined cane sugar), along with growing tourism due to its traditional Carnival celebrations and proximity to natural attractions. As the capital of Bolívar Province, Guaranda contains the provincial government offices and serves as the administrative center for the canton of the same name. For those seeking detailed location information, postal codes and administrative data are available for Guaranda's various urban sectors and surrounding rural parishes.

Neighboring Regions

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