San Gabriel Postal Codes: 040207 to 040209 | Montúfar, Carchi

Key Facts

San Gabriel is a canton located in the Montúfar canton of Carchi Province in northern Ecuador. Situated in the Andean highlands near the Colombian border, this administrative division serves as an important regional center within the province. The canton covers approximately 150 square kilometers and has a population of around 15,000 residents, primarily engaged in agriculture, commerce, and small-scale manufacturing. San Gabriel is divided into several parishes including La Paz, San Gabriel proper, and surrounding rural communities, each contributing to the canton's diverse economic and cultural landscape. The area is characterized by its mountainous terrain, with elevations ranging from 2,500 to 3,500 meters above sea level, creating a cool, temperate climate ideal for dairy farming and potato cultivation. As the administrative seat of the Montúfar canton, San Gabriel hosts important government offices, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities that serve the broader region. The canton's strategic location along major transportation routes connecting Ecuador to Colombia has historically made it a significant commercial and cultural crossroads. Visitors to the area can access detailed postal code information for all of San Gabriel's constituent parishes and neighborhoods through our comprehensive location database.

Neighboring Regions

• Espejo
• Bolívar
• Mira