Rivera Postal Codes: 030112 | Azogues, Cañar

Key Facts

Rivera is a parish (parroquia) located within the city of Azogues, which serves as the capital of Cañar Province in southern Ecuador. Situated in the Andean highlands, Rivera occupies an elevated position within the urban fabric of Azogues, nestled in the picturesque Cañar River valley. This parish forms an integral part of the city's administrative structure and contributes to Azogues's role as the political and cultural center of Cañar Province. While specific population figures for Rivera parish are not widely published, it falls within Azogues's metropolitan area which has approximately 35,000 residents, and the parish covers a compact urban territory typical of Ecuadorian parish divisions. As an urban parish, Rivera does not contain further administrative subdivisions below the parish level, functioning instead as one of the constituent neighborhoods that comprise the city of Azogues. The parish's location within the provincial capital means it shares in the region's rich cultural heritage, including nearby archaeological sites and traditional Andean influences. For residents and visitors seeking detailed local information, accessing postal code data and specific address details for properties within Rivera parish requires consulting the municipal records of Azogues.

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