Urcuqui Postal Codes: 100115 | San Miguel de Urcuquí, Imbabura

Key Facts

Urcuquí is a rural parish located in the San Miguel de Urcuquí Canton within Imbabura Province, Ecuador. Situated in the northern highlands region, it lies approximately 15 kilometers northeast of the provincial capital Ibarra, positioned at an elevation of around 2,300 meters above sea level in the Andean foothills. The parish covers an area of approximately 45 square kilometers and serves as home to roughly 3,500 residents, primarily engaged in agriculture, livestock farming, and small-scale commerce. Urcuquí's landscape is characterized by rolling hills, fertile valleys, and traditional farmland, with the Urcuquí River flowing through the territory, providing essential water resources for local agriculture. The parish center features the characteristic white church typical of Ecuadorian highland communities, surrounded by scattered rural settlements and family farms. As part of the San Miguel de Urcuquí Canton, this parish represents one of the fundamental administrative divisions within Ecuador's territorial organization system. Visitors to this area can access comprehensive postal code information and detailed location data for all addresses within Urcuquí parish through our specialized geographic database services.

Neighboring Regions

• La Merced de Buenos Aires
• Pablo Arenas
• San Blas
• Tumbabiro