Santa Rosa Postal Codes: 070110 to 070607 | El Oro

Key Facts

Santa Rosa is a canton located in the El Oro province of southwestern Ecuador. Positioned in the coastal region of the country, Santa Rosa lies approximately 40 kilometers inland from the Pacific Ocean and serves as an important agricultural and commercial hub within the province. The canton covers an area of approximately 388 square kilometers and has a population of around 75,000 residents according to recent estimates. Santa Rosa is administratively divided into several parishes, including Santa Rosa proper, which serves as the cantonal seat, along with other urban and rural parishes that comprise its territory. The region's economy is primarily based on agriculture, with significant production of bananas, cocoa, coffee, and various tropical fruits that thrive in the area's warm coastal climate. Santa Rosa also serves as a transportation crossroads, connecting coastal areas with the Andean highlands through its road networks. The canton features a mix of urban development in its central areas and rural agricultural landscapes in its outlying regions. For detailed postal code information and administrative subdivisions within Santa Rosa canton, visitors can access our comprehensive database of Ecuadorian locations.

Neighboring Regions

• Machala
• El Guabo
• Pasaje
• Huaquillas
• Arenillas