Jipijapa Postal Codes: 130301 to 130307 | Jipijapa, Manabí

Key Facts

Jipijapa is a canton located in the Manabí Province of Ecuador, serving as an important administrative and commercial center in the region. Situated in the central-western part of Manabí, Jipijapa lies approximately 40 kilometers inland from the Pacific coast, positioned at an elevation of around 200 meters above sea level in the foothills of the coastal mountain range. The canton covers an area of approximately 1,400 square kilometers and has a population of around 75,000 residents according to recent estimates. Jipijapa is administratively divided into several parishes, including the urban parish of Jipijapa itself along with rural parishes such as La América, El Anegado, and Julcuy, among others. The region is historically significant as a major center for coffee production, earning it the nickname 'Sultana del Café' (Sultaness of Coffee), though agriculture has diversified to include crops like corn, cocoa, and various fruits. The canton's economy also benefits from commerce and small-scale industries, with its strategic location along major transportation routes connecting coastal and inland areas of Manabí. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Jipijapa's various parishes and neighborhoods, comprehensive resources are available to assist with location-specific queries and documentation needs.

Neighboring Regions

• Montecristi
• Portoviejo
• Paján
• 24 de Mayo
• Puerto López