Pinllopata Postal Codes: 050303 | Pangua, Cotopaxi

Key Facts

Pinllopata is a rural parish located within the Pangua canton of Cotopaxi province in central Ecuador. Situated in the western foothills of the Andes mountain range, this small administrative division occupies a strategic position within the broader Pangua region, characterized by its transitional geography between the highland areas and the coastal lowlands. While specific population data for Pinllopata is limited, typical rural parishes in this region range from several hundred to a few thousand inhabitants, with the area covering approximately 20-50 square kilometers of predominantly agricultural and forested terrain. As part of Ecuador's third-level administrative structure, Pinllopata represents one of the fundamental territorial units that comprise the Pangua canton, though it contains no further administrative subdivisions below the parish level itself. The parish serves as an important local governance unit where residents can access municipal services and administrative functions. For those seeking detailed location information or postal codes for properties and addresses within Pinllopata, the parish serves as the foundational geographic reference point within Ecuador's comprehensive addressing system.