Alto Tambo Postal Codes: 080503 | San Lorenzo, Esmeraldas

Key Facts

Alto Tambo is a rural parish located in the San Lorenzo canton of Esmeraldas province in northwestern Ecuador. Situated in the northernmost part of the country near the Colombian border, this parish occupies a strategic position within the lush, tropical landscape of Ecuador's coastal region. With an approximate population of around 3,500 residents, Alto Tambo covers an area of approximately 180 square kilometers of predominantly forested terrain characterized by rolling hills and river valleys. The parish is administratively divided into several smaller communities and settlements that dot its landscape. As part of the broader San Lorenzo canton, Alto Tambo serves as an important agricultural and rural center in this remote border region, with its economy primarily based on farming, livestock raising, and small-scale commerce. The area is known for its rich biodiversity and proximity to important ecological zones, including forest reserves that protect the region's unique flora and fauna. For those seeking detailed location information, accessing postal code data for Alto Tambo's various communities and settlements provides essential navigation assistance in this geographically diverse parish.

Neighboring Regions

• La Ceiba
• Colonche
• Concepción
• Calderón
• Selva Alegre