San José de Cayapas Postal Codes: 080203 | Eloy Alfaro, Esmeraldas

Key Facts

San José de Cayapas is a parish (parroquia) located within the Eloy Alfaro canton in the Esmeraldas province of northwestern Ecuador. Situated in the lush, tropical region near Ecuador's northern Pacific coast, this parish lies within one of the country's most biodiverse areas, characterized by dense rainforests, river systems, and proximity to the Cayapas River basin. While specific population figures for San José de Cayapas are not widely documented at the parish level, the broader Eloy Alfaro canton had an estimated population of approximately 39,000 residents according to the most recent national census data. The parish covers a substantial area within this canton, though precise square kilometer measurements for individual parishes are typically maintained at municipal rather than national statistical levels. As an administrative division, San José de Cayapas represents one of the fundamental territorial units within Ecuador's political organization, serving as the most localized level of governance before reaching individual communities and settlements. The parish system in Ecuador functions as the primary administrative subdivision of cantons, with San José de Cayapas operating under the jurisdiction of the Eloy Alfaro municipal government while maintaining its own distinct territorial identity and local governance structures. For residents and businesses operating within this parish, accessing accurate postal code information and administrative services requires specific identification of San José de Cayapas within the broader hierarchical location structure of Ecuador, Esmeraldas, and Eloy Alfaro.

Neighboring Regions

• Borbón
• Luis Vargas Torres
• Maldonado
• Telembí