16 de Agosto Postal Codes: 140201 | Palora, Morona-Santiago

Key Facts

16 de Agosto is a rural parish located within the Palora canton in the Morona-Santiago province of Ecuador. Situated in the southeastern region of the country, this parish lies in the Amazonian foothills, characterized by its lush tropical vegetation and proximity to the eastern slopes of the Andes mountains. The area covers approximately 120 square kilometers and supports a population of around 2,500 residents, primarily engaged in agriculture, including banana, cocoa, and coffee cultivation, as well as small-scale livestock farming. As part of the Palora canton, 16 de Agosto is one of several parishes that contribute to the canton's economic and cultural diversity, with the region known for its rich biodiversity and access to natural attractions like rivers and forest reserves. The parish's infrastructure includes basic educational and health services, with transportation mainly reliant on rural roads connecting it to Palora's urban center. For detailed postal code information and further subdivision data for 16 de Agosto and its surrounding areas, comprehensive resources are available to assist with location-based queries.