Huertas Postal Codes: 070302 | Zaruma, El Oro

Key Facts

Huertas is a parish (parroquia) within the Zaruma canton of El Oro province in southwestern Ecuador. Located in the Andean highlands region, Huertas sits at an elevation of approximately 1,200 meters above sea level within the broader Zaruma canton, which is known for its rich mining history and colonial architecture. This rural parish covers an area of roughly 15 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 1,200 residents who primarily engage in agriculture, small-scale mining, and commerce. Huertas is divided into several smaller communities and neighborhoods that maintain the traditional character of the Ecuadorian highlands. The parish features a mix of agricultural landscapes with coffee, sugarcane, and citrus cultivation, alongside remnants of the region's historic gold mining operations. Visitors to Huertas can experience the authentic rural lifestyle of southern Ecuador while enjoying the mild mountain climate and scenic vistas of the surrounding hills. For those seeking detailed location information, postal code data for Huertas and its constituent communities can be accessed through regional postal services to facilitate navigation and communication within this picturesque Ecuadorian parish.

Neighboring Regions

• Malvas
• Sinsao
• Salatí
• Guizhaguiña