Canchagua Postal Codes: 050408 | Saquisilí, Cotopaxi

Key Facts

Canchagua is a rural parish located in the Saquisilí Canton of Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador. Situated in the central highlands of the country, this parish lies within the Andean region at an elevation of approximately 3,200 meters above sea level, characterized by its mountainous terrain and cool climate typical of the Ecuadorian sierra. Canchagua covers an area of roughly 45 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 2,500 residents, primarily engaged in agriculture, livestock farming, and small-scale commerce. The parish is administratively divided into several communities and sectors, maintaining close ties to the municipal center of Saquisilí for governance and services. Its economy relies heavily on potato, maize, and barley cultivation, alongside dairy production from cattle and sheep grazing on the surrounding páramo grasslands. The local culture reflects indigenous Kichwa traditions blended with mestizo influences, visible in community festivals, traditional clothing, and agricultural practices. Canchagua's infrastructure includes basic educational and health facilities, with road connections to neighboring parishes and the Pan-American Highway facilitating transport. For detailed postal code information and addressing within Canchagua's communities, consult our comprehensive location database.

Neighboring Regions

• Cochapamba
• Guayama San Pedro
• Pilaló
• Sigchos