Macas Postal Codes: 140101 to 140102 | Morona, Morona-Santiago

Key Facts

Macas is the capital city of Morona-Santiago Province in southeastern Ecuador, serving as the administrative center for both the Morona canton and the broader province. Located in the upper Amazon basin region at an elevation of approximately 1,050 meters above sea level, Macas occupies a strategic position along the Upano River valley, surrounded by the eastern slopes of the Andes Mountains to the west and the vast Amazon rainforest extending eastward. The city covers an area of roughly 40 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 18,000 people, making it one of the principal urban centers in Ecuador's Amazon region. As the capital of Morona canton, Macas serves as the governmental hub for the surrounding rural parishes and indigenous communities. The city's economy is primarily based on agriculture, commerce, and growing ecotourism, with its location providing access to both Andean highlands and Amazonian lowlands. Macas offers visitors and residents access to postal code information for its various urban sectors and the surrounding rural areas within the canton.

Neighboring Regions

• Huamboya
• Sucúa
• Logroño
• Pablo Sexto
• San Juan Bosco