Saquisilí Postal Codes, Cotopaxi Ecuador

Postal codes for Saquisilí range from 050407 to 050409 in Cotopaxi, Ecuador. To find exact ZIP codes and postcodes within Saquisilí, choose from the parishes listed below.

Parishes in Saquisilí

Saquisilí on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Saquisilí 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 Saquisilí

Key Facts

Saquisilí is a canton located in the Cotopaxi Province of central Ecuador. Positioned in the Andean highlands region, it lies approximately 25 kilometers southwest of Latacunga, the provincial capital, and sits at an elevation of around 2,900 meters above sea level. With an area of approximately 204 square kilometers, Saquisilí is known for its vibrant indigenous culture and is home to a population of roughly 25,000 people, primarily from the Panzaleo ethnic group. The canton is divided into 7 parishes: Saquisilí (the urban center), Cochapamba, Chantilín, Guayama San Pedro, Canchagua, Cochapamba, and Pilopata. Saquisilí is most famous for its Thursday market, one of the most important indigenous markets in Ecuador, where Otavaleños, Salasacans, and other indigenous groups gather to trade livestock, agricultural products, textiles, and crafts. The region's economy is primarily based on agriculture, with potato, maize, and barley cultivation, along with livestock raising. Visitors can access detailed postal code information for Saquisilí's parishes and surrounding areas through our comprehensive location database.

Neighboring Regions

* Pujilí

* Sigchos

* Latacunga

* Salcedo