San José Postal Codes: 070305 | Atahualpa, El Oro

Key Facts

San José is a parish (parroquia) located within the Atahualpa canton in the El Oro province of southwestern Ecuador. Situated in the coastal region near the Peruvian border, this rural parish lies within one of Ecuador's most important agricultural zones, known for banana, cocoa, and coffee production. While specific population figures for San José are not widely documented, the Atahualpa canton as a whole has approximately 5,000-6,000 residents, with San José representing a significant portion of this population. The parish covers an area of roughly 50-70 square kilometers of predominantly agricultural land interspersed with small settlements. As part of the Atahualpa canton's administrative structure, San José contains several smaller communities and rural sectors that fall under its jurisdiction. The region's economy is primarily based on small-scale farming, with many residents engaged in subsistence agriculture alongside commercial crop production. The parish's location in El Oro province places it within Ecuador's tropical coastal climate zone, characterized by warm temperatures and seasonal rainfall patterns. For those seeking detailed postal and administrative information about the various communities within San José parish, comprehensive data is available through local government resources and postal service databases.

Neighboring Regions

• Buenavista
• La Victoria
• Paccha
• San Juan de Cerro Azul