Guamote Postal Codes, Chimborazo Ecuador

Postal codes for Guamote range from 060401 to 060408 in Chimborazo, Ecuador. To find exact ZIP codes and postcodes within Guamote, choose from the parishes listed below.

Parishes in Guamote

Guamote on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Guamote 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 Guamote

Key Facts

Guamote is a canton located in the central highlands of Chimborazo Province in Ecuador. Situated approximately 3,000 meters above sea level in the Andes mountain range, Guamote occupies a strategic position along the Pan-American Highway, making it an important transportation hub in the region. The canton covers an area of approximately 1,225 square kilometers and has a population of around 45,000 residents, predominantly from indigenous Kichwa communities. Guamote is administratively divided into three parishes: Guamote, Cebadas, and Palmira, each with its own distinct character and local governance. The region is known for its rich indigenous culture, traditional markets, and agricultural production, particularly potatoes, barley, and livestock farming. The landscape features dramatic Andean scenery with mountains, valleys, and páramo ecosystems. Guamote serves as an important center for accessing postal code information and administrative services for its constituent parishes and surrounding rural communities.

Neighboring Regions

* Colta

* Alausí

* Pallatanga

* Cumandá

* Chunchi