El Angel Postal Codes, Espejo, Carchi Ecuador

The postal code for El Angel is 040301 in Carchi, Espejo, Ecuador. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within El Angel.

El Angel on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the El Angel parishes 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 Angel

Key Facts

El Ángel is a rural parish located in Espejo Canton within Carchi Province, Ecuador. Situated in the northern highlands of Ecuador near the Colombian border, this parish occupies a strategic position in the Andean region at elevations ranging from 2,800 to 4,000 meters above sea level. The parish covers approximately 120 square kilometers and serves a population of around 3,000 residents, primarily engaged in agriculture and livestock farming. El Ángel is particularly renowned for the El Ángel Ecological Reserve, which protects unique frailejón (Espeletia) forests and páramo ecosystems that are crucial for water regulation in the region. The parish is divided into several smaller communities and settlements that maintain traditional Andean cultural practices while adapting to modern economic opportunities. Its cool highland climate supports potato, barley, and quinoa cultivation, with dairy farming being another important economic activity. Visitors to El Ángel can explore the stunning páramo landscapes, observe diverse Andean wildlife, and experience the rich cultural heritage of this northern Ecuadorian highland community. For those seeking detailed location information, postal code data for El Ángel's various sectors and communities can be accessed through regional postal services.

Neighboring Regions

* La Libertad

* 27 de Septiembre

* González Suárez