Lagarto Postal Codes: 080602 | Ríoverde, Esmeraldas

Key Facts

Lagarto is a parish (parroquia) located within the Ríoverde canton in the Esmeraldas province of Ecuador. Situated in the northwestern coastal region of Ecuador, Lagarto lies within the lush, tropical landscape that characterizes much of Esmeraldas province, known for its rich biodiversity and Afro-Ecuadorian cultural heritage. This parish is positioned along Ecuador's Pacific coastline, benefiting from the region's humid tropical climate and proximity to both marine ecosystems and inland forest areas. While specific population figures for Lagarto parish are not widely published, it falls within the broader demographic context of Ríoverde canton, which had approximately 25,000 residents according to the 2010 census. As a parish-level administrative division, Lagarto represents one of the smallest territorial units in Ecuador's political structure and does not contain further sub-regions within its jurisdiction. The parish serves as an important local administrative center for addressing community needs and managing municipal services. For residents and visitors seeking detailed location information, accessing postal code data for Lagarto and its surrounding areas requires consulting the most current Ecuadorian postal directory resources.