Cuchaentza Postal Codes: 140107 | Morona, Morona-Santiago

Key Facts

Cuchaentza is a parish located in the Morona Canton of Morona-Santiago Province in southeastern Ecuador. Situated within the Amazonian region of Ecuador, Cuchaentza lies in the upper Amazon basin near the Peruvian border, characterized by tropical rainforest terrain with numerous rivers and tributaries flowing through the area. This parish covers approximately 450 square kilometers and has a population of around 3,500 residents, primarily consisting of indigenous Shuar communities who maintain traditional ways of life while gradually integrating with modern Ecuadorian society. The region's economy is based on subsistence agriculture, fishing, hunting, and small-scale commerce, with some residents engaging in ecotourism activities that showcase the area's rich biodiversity. Cuchaentza is administratively divided into several smaller communities and settlements that maintain close cultural and economic ties. The parish serves as an important local administrative center for the surrounding rural communities, providing basic services and governance. For those seeking detailed location information, postal code data for Cuchaentza and its constituent communities can be accessed through our comprehensive database of Ecuadorian administrative divisions.

Neighboring Regions

• Macas
• Sevilla Don Bosco
• Santiago de Méndez
• Logroño
• Huambi
• Tutinaza