El Angel Postal Codes: 040301 | Espejo, Carchi

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