Pan de Azúcar Postal Codes: 140402 | San Juan Bosco, Morona-Santiago

Key Facts

Pan de Azúcar is a parish (parroquia) within the San Juan Bosco canton of Morona-Santiago province in southeastern Ecuador. Located in the Andean highlands region, this rural parish sits at an elevation of approximately 2,000 meters above sea level in the rugged terrain of the Cordillera Real mountain range. Pan de Azúcar covers an area of roughly 180 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 3,500 residents, primarily engaged in agriculture and livestock farming. The parish is characterized by its mountainous landscape, with the prominent Pan de Azúcar peak giving the area its name and serving as a local landmark. As part of the San Juan Bosco canton, Pan de Azúcar is one of several parishes that make up this administrative division, which was established to better serve the rural communities in this remote part of Ecuador. The area experiences a temperate highland climate with distinct wet and dry seasons, supporting diverse agricultural production including corn, potatoes, and various fruits. For residents and visitors seeking detailed location information, accessing postal code data for Pan de Azúcar and its surrounding communities provides essential navigation and administrative support in this mountainous region.