El Tablón Postal Codes: 110803 | Saraguro, Loja

Key Facts

El Tablón is a rural parish located in the Saraguro Canton of Loja Province in southern Ecuador. Situated within the Andean highlands, this community lies in the northwestern part of Saraguro Canton, characterized by its mountainous terrain and elevation that typically ranges between 2,500 and 3,200 meters above sea level. The parish covers approximately 85 square kilometers and is home to an estimated population of around 1,200 residents, predominantly belonging to the Saraguro indigenous group who maintain strong cultural traditions including distinctive black clothing and the Kichwa language. El Tablón is administratively divided into several smaller communities and settlements that dot its landscape, with agriculture forming the backbone of the local economy through the cultivation of potatoes, corn, and beans, along with small-scale livestock raising. The parish's location provides it with a temperate climate despite its high altitude, supporting both subsistence farming and some commercial agricultural activities. For those seeking to access postal services or communicate with residents in this region, understanding the specific addressing system and postal code information for El Tablón and its constituent communities is essential for effective correspondence and package delivery.

Neighboring Regions

• Manú
• San Antonio de Cumbe
• Urdaneta
• Selva Alegre