Puná Postal Codes: 090104 | Guayaquil, Guayas

Key Facts

Puná is an island and a rural parish located in the Gulf of Guayaquil, forming part of Guayaquil canton in Guayas Province, Ecuador. Situated approximately 40 kilometers southwest of Guayaquil city, this island occupies a strategic position at the entrance to the Guayas River estuary, serving as a natural gateway to Ecuador's largest port city. With an area of approximately 920 square kilometers, Puná is one of the largest islands along Ecuador's Pacific coast and is divided into several communities including Puerto Puná, Bellavista, and Cauchiche. The island has a population of around 6,000 residents who primarily engage in fishing, shrimp farming, and small-scale agriculture. Puná's geography features mangrove forests along its coastlines and dry tropical forests inland, creating important ecological habitats. Historically, the island was significant during the Spanish conquest and later became an important site for maritime activities. As a parish of Guayaquil, Puná maintains its administrative connection to Ecuador's largest city while preserving its distinct island identity. For comprehensive postal code information and detailed addressing data for Puná's various communities and settlements, our platform provides accurate and up-to-date location services.