Tuutinentza Postal Codes: 140503 | Taisha, Morona-Santiago

Key Facts

Tuutinentza is a rural parish located in the Taisha Canton of Morona-Santiago Province in southeastern Ecuador. Situated deep within the Amazon rainforest region, this remote settlement lies near the Peruvian border in one of Ecuador's most biodiverse and sparsely populated areas. As part of the Amazon basin, Tuutinentza experiences a tropical rainforest climate with high humidity and significant rainfall throughout the year. The area is characterized by dense jungle vegetation and is home to various indigenous communities, primarily from the Shuar ethnic group who have inhabited this region for centuries. While specific population figures for Tuutinentza are not readily available, the entire Taisha Canton had approximately 15,000 residents according to the most recent census data, with the parish itself representing a small fraction of this total. The settlement serves as an administrative center for surrounding indigenous communities and maintains basic infrastructure including a school, health center, and limited transportation connections to larger towns in the province. Visitors to this website can access detailed postal code information for Tuutinentza and its surrounding areas to facilitate communication and logistics in this remote Amazonian region.