El Tambo Postal Codes, Cañar Ecuador

The postal code for El Tambo is 030202 in Cañar, Ecuador. To find exact ZIP codes and postcodes within El Tambo, choose from the parishes listed below.

Parishes in El Tambo

El Tambo on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the El Tambo cantons in Ecuador. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About El Tambo

Key Facts

El Tambo is a canton located in the central highlands of Cañar Province, Ecuador. Situated in the southern part of the province, this administrative division covers an area of approximately 254 square kilometers and serves as an important regional center within the Andean landscape. The canton is positioned at an elevation ranging from 2,500 to 3,500 meters above sea level, featuring a diverse topography that includes mountainous terrain, fertile valleys, and agricultural plains that have supported human settlement for centuries. El Tambo maintains a population of roughly 9,000 residents who primarily engage in agriculture, livestock farming, and local commerce, with the town of El Tambo serving as the cantonal seat and administrative hub. The canton is divided into several parishes including El Tambo, Zhud, and other smaller communities that collectively form this cohesive administrative unit. Historically significant as part of the Cañari indigenous territory before Spanish colonization, the area preserves rich cultural traditions while functioning as a modern administrative division. For those seeking detailed postal code information and location data for the various parishes and communities within El Tambo canton, comprehensive resources are available to assist with navigation and communication needs throughout this region of southern Ecuador.

Neighboring Regions

* Cañar

* Suscal

* Déleg

* Biblián

* Azogues