Balsas Postal Codes: 070404 | El Oro

Key Facts

Balsas is a rural parish located in the El Oro province of southwestern Ecuador. Situated in the coastal region of the country, Balsas lies within the broader administrative structure of Ecuador's cantonal system, serving as one of the constituent parishes of its parent canton. This parish occupies a position in the diverse geographical landscape of El Oro, characterized by its proximity to both coastal areas and inland agricultural zones. While specific population figures for Balsas parish are not widely documented in recent official statistics, it represents one of the smaller administrative divisions within the province, typical of Ecuador's parish-level jurisdictions that often serve rural communities. The parish system in Ecuador represents the third level of administrative division, below provinces and cantons, with Balsas containing several smaller populated centers and communities within its territory. As with many Ecuadorian parishes, Balsas maintains its own local governance structure while being integrated into the broader administrative framework of El Oro province. For residents and visitors seeking detailed location information, accessing postal code data for the various communities within Balsas parish requires consulting the specific sub-regional divisions that comprise this administrative unit.