Galápagos Postal Codes: 200101 to 200107

Key Facts

The Galápagos Islands are a volcanic archipelago located in the Pacific Ocean, approximately 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) off the coast of Ecuador, to which they belong as a province. Situated at the confluence of three ocean currents, this unique island chain spans an area of about 8,010 square kilometers (3,093 square miles) and is renowned for its extraordinary biodiversity and role in Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. The province is divided into three cantons: San Cristóbal, Santa Cruz, and Isabela, which collectively encompass the main inhabited islands and numerous smaller islets. With a population of around 25,000 people, the Galápagos Islands are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's most significant natural laboratories for evolutionary biology. The islands' isolation has led to the development of numerous endemic species, including the famous Galápagos tortoises, marine iguanas, and Darwin's finches. Strict conservation measures are in place to protect this fragile ecosystem, which attracts scientists and tourists from around the globe. For those seeking detailed information about the islands' administrative divisions, postal code data for the various cantons and parishes within the Galápagos province is readily accessible.