Palenque Postal Codes, Los Ríos Ecuador

Postal codes for Palenque range from 120508 to 120511 in Los Ríos, Ecuador. To find exact ZIP codes and postcodes within Palenque, choose from the parishes listed below.

Parishes in Palenque

Palenque on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Palenque cantons in Ecuador. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Palenque

Key Facts

Palenque is a canton located in the Los Ríos province of western Ecuador. Situated in the central part of the province, Palenque lies approximately 100 kilometers west of Guayaquil and serves as an important agricultural and commercial center in the region. With an estimated population of around 25,000 people spread across an area of approximately 570 square kilometers, this canton represents one of the smaller but economically significant administrative divisions within Los Ríos. The canton is divided into the urban parish of Palenque and several rural parishes, each contributing to the region's diverse agricultural output and cultural heritage. Palenque's economy is primarily based on agriculture, with significant production of bananas, cocoa, coffee, and various tropical fruits that thrive in the region's fertile soils and humid tropical climate. The canton's strategic location along transportation routes connecting coastal areas with the Andean highlands has historically made it an important trading hub. To access detailed postal code information and location data for Palenque's urban and rural parishes, visitors can explore the specific sub-regional listings available through our comprehensive location database.

Neighboring Regions

* Vinces

* Quevedo

* Buena Fe

* Valencia