Ventanas Postal Codes: 120401 to 120407 | Los Ríos

Key Facts

Ventanas is a canton located in the Los Ríos province of western Ecuador. Situated in the central-western part of the province, Ventanas occupies a strategic position in Ecuador's coastal region, approximately 200 kilometers southwest of the capital Quito. The canton covers an area of approximately 338 square kilometers and serves as an important agricultural and commercial hub in the province. Ventanas is administratively divided into several parishes, including the urban parish of Ventanas itself along with rural parishes such as 10 de Agosto, Chacarita, and Los Ángeles. The region's economy is primarily based on agriculture, with significant production of bananas, cocoa, coffee, and various tropical fruits that thrive in the area's fertile soils and tropical climate. The canton takes its name from the Spanish word for 'windows,' though the origin of this naming remains a subject of local historical interest. Ventanas provides essential municipal services and infrastructure to support its communities while maintaining strong connections to both provincial and national administrative systems. For detailed postal code information and administrative data for Ventanas and its constituent parishes, comprehensive resources are available through official Ecuadorian postal and governmental databases.

Neighboring Regions

• Quevedo
• Mocache
• Palenque
• Quinsaloma