Santo Domingo de Onzole Postal Codes: 080204 | Eloy Alfaro, Esmeraldas

Key Facts

Santo Domingo de Onzole is a parish (parroquia) within the Eloy Alfaro canton of Esmeraldas Province, Ecuador. Located in the northwestern region of Ecuador near the Pacific coast, this parish lies within the lush, tropical landscape characteristic of Ecuador's northern coastal zone. Santo Domingo de Onzole is situated along the banks of the Onzole River, which gives the parish its name and serves as a vital transportation and economic artery for local communities. The area is part of the broader Chocó biogeographic region, known for its high biodiversity and significant Afro-Ecuadorian cultural heritage. While precise population figures for individual parishes are not always readily available, the Eloy Alfaro canton as a whole had approximately 39,739 inhabitants according to the 2010 census, with Santo Domingo de Onzole representing one of its constituent parishes. The parish is divided into several smaller communities and settlements along the river system. As a parish-level administrative division, Santo Domingo de Onzole contains various populated centers and rural settlements that residents can access for postal services and administrative needs.

Neighboring Regions

• Borbón
• Luis Vargas Torres
• Concepción
• San José de Cayapas
• Telembí