Santa Rita Postal Codes: 080502 | San Lorenzo, Esmeraldas

Key Facts

Santa Rita is a parish (parroquia) within the San Lorenzo canton of Esmeraldas Province in northwestern Ecuador. Located in the coastal region near the Colombian border, this rural parish sits along Ecuador's Pacific coastline, characterized by its tropical climate, mangrove forests, and proximity to important waterways. With an approximate population of around 3,000-4,000 residents, Santa Rita covers an area of approximately 85 square kilometers and represents one of the smaller administrative divisions within the San Lorenzo municipality. The parish is divided into several smaller communities and sectors that reflect its agricultural and fishing-based economy. Positioned in one of Ecuador's most biodiverse regions, Santa Rita benefits from the rich natural resources of the Esmeraldas coastal ecosystem while facing typical challenges of rural infrastructure development. As part of Ecuador's parish-level administrative structure, Santa Rita contains multiple populated centers and rural settlements that require accurate geographical identification for administrative purposes. To access detailed postal code information for the various communities and sectors within Santa Rita parish, users can navigate through the hierarchical location system to find specific addressing data.

Neighboring Regions

• La Tola
• Montalvo
• San Lorenzo
• Tambillo