La Paz Postal Codes: 040202 | Montúfar, Carchi

Key Facts

La Paz is a rural parish located in the Montúfar Canton of Carchi Province in northern Ecuador. Situated in the Andean highlands region, this parish occupies an elevated position within the mountainous terrain that characterizes much of northern Ecuador, bordering Colombia to the north. La Paz covers approximately 45 square kilometers and maintains a population of around 2,500 residents who primarily engage in agricultural activities, including potato, maize, and dairy farming. The parish is administratively divided into several smaller communities and sectors that dot its rugged landscape. Characterized by its cool highland climate and scenic vistas of the surrounding Andes mountains, La Paz represents a typical rural Ecuadorian parish where traditional farming practices coexist with modern development. The area's economy relies heavily on agriculture, with some residents also involved in small-scale commerce and services. For those seeking to access postal services or communicate with residents and businesses in this region, detailed postal code information for La Paz and its constituent communities is available through our comprehensive database.

Neighboring Regions

• San Vicente de Pusir
• Mariscal Sucre
• González Suárez
• San José