San Jose de Chamanga Postal Codes: 080307 | Muisne, Esmeraldas

Key Facts

San Jose de Chamanga is a rural parish (parroquia rural) located within the Muisne canton of Esmeraldas Province in northwestern Ecuador. Situated along the Pacific coastline, this coastal community lies approximately 15 kilometers south of the canton's main town of Muisne and occupies a strategic position at the mouth of the Chamanga River where it meets the Pacific Ocean. The parish covers an area of approximately 45 square kilometers and serves as home to around 2,500 residents, primarily engaged in fishing, agriculture, and small-scale commerce. San Jose de Chamanga is characterized by its tropical climate, mangrove ecosystems, and significant Afro-Ecuadorian cultural heritage that reflects the region's historical development. The parish forms part of the broader ecological corridor that includes the Muisne-Cojimíes Mangrove Wildlife Refuge, highlighting its environmental importance within Ecuador's coastal biodiversity. As a rural parish, it represents the most local administrative division within Ecuador's territorial organization system, functioning under the municipal governance of Muisne canton. For those seeking detailed postal and addressing information for properties and businesses within this coastal community, comprehensive postal code data is available for all sectors of San Jose de Chamanga.

Neighboring Regions

• Bilsa
• Muisne
• Salima
• Tola