Mataje Postal Codes: 080501 | San Lorenzo, Esmeraldas

Key Facts

Mataje is a parish (parroquia) located within the San Lorenzo canton in the Esmeraldas province of northwestern Ecuador. Situated in the northernmost part of Ecuador along the Pacific coast, Mataje occupies a strategic position directly on the international border with Colombia, specifically bordering the Colombian department of Nariño. This border community lies approximately 15 kilometers northeast of the cantonal capital San Lorenzo and about 120 kilometers north of the provincial capital Esmeraldas city. Mataje covers an area of approximately 85 square kilometers and has an estimated population of around 3,500 residents, primarily engaged in fishing, agriculture, and small-scale commerce. The parish is divided into several smaller communities and sectors, with the Mataje River serving as both a vital water source and the natural border between Ecuador and Colombia in this region. The area features a tropical rainforest climate with high humidity and significant rainfall throughout the year, supporting diverse flora and fauna characteristic of the Chocó biogeographic region. As a border parish, Mataje plays an important role in regional trade and cross-border relations between Ecuador and Colombia. Visitors to our website can access detailed postal code information for Mataje's various sectors and communities to facilitate mail delivery and location-based services in this northern Ecuadorian border region.

Neighboring Regions

• La Tola
• Borbón
• Alto Tambo