Montecristi Postal Codes: 130211 to 130225 | Manabí

Key Facts

Montecristi is a canton located in the Manabí Province of Ecuador, situated in the western coastal region of the country. This administrative division occupies a strategic position in central Manabí, bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west and characterized by diverse topography that includes coastal plains, rolling hills, and portions of the Chongón-Colonche mountain range. Covering approximately 800 square kilometers, Montecristi supports a population of around 70,000 residents who primarily engage in agriculture, fishing, and tourism. The canton is administratively divided into 7 parishes: Montecristi (the urban center), La Pila, Leónidas Proaño, Aníbal San Andrés, Los Bajos, and two additional rural parishes that manage local governance and community services. Montecristi holds significant cultural importance as the birthplace of Ecuador's iconic Panama hat industry and maintains strong historical connections to Eloy Alfaro, one of Ecuador's most influential presidents. The region's economy benefits from its production of tagua nuts, coffee, cacao, and various tropical fruits, while its coastal areas attract visitors to beaches such as San José and San Mateo. For comprehensive postal code information and detailed addressing data for all of Montecristi's parishes and their subdivisions, our platform provides accurate and up-to-date geographical reference materials.

Neighboring Regions

• Portoviejo
• Jipijapa
• Manta
• Santa Ana
• 24 de Mayo