Telembi Postal Codes: 080203 | Eloy Alfaro, Esmeraldas

Key Facts

Telembi 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, Telembi lies within one of the country's most biodiverse areas, characterized by dense rainforests, river systems, and proximity to the Colombian border. This rural parish covers approximately 350 square kilometers of predominantly forested terrain and supports a population of around 2,500 residents, primarily engaged in agriculture, fishing, and small-scale commerce. As part of the Eloy Alfaro canton, Telembi contains several smaller communities and settlements scattered throughout its territory, connected by rural roads and river transport along the Telembi River that gives the parish its name. The area is known for its Afro-Ecuadorian cultural heritage and traditional practices that have been preserved through generations. Visitors to this region can access comprehensive postal code information and administrative details for all communities within Telembi parish through our location services platform.

Neighboring Regions

• Borbón
• Colonche
• Luis Vargas Torres
• Mataje
• Muisne
• San Lorenzo