Orellana Postal Codes: 220101 to 220303
Postal Codes (Códigos postales) for Orellana range from 220101 to 220303 in Ecuador. To find exact Postal Codes and postcodes within Orellana, choose from the districts below.
Cantons in Orellana
Sample Address Format for Orellana
[Sender Street Address]
[City, ZIP]
[Country]
Street Address / PO Box
Orellana, 220101
ECUADOR
Orellana on the Map
The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Orellana province in Ecuador.
Orellana Quick Facts
| Country | Ecuador (EC) |
|---|---|
| Administrative Path | Ecuador |
| Postal Code | 220101~220303 |
| ISO Codes | EC / ECU / 218 |
| Top-level domain (ccTLD) | .ec |
| Coordinates | -0.78618, -76.480318 |
| Cantons | 4 |
What to Know About Orellana
Key Facts
Orellana is a province located in the northeastern region of Ecuador, situated within the Amazon basin. It was officially established as Ecuador's 22nd province on July 30, 1998, having previously been part of Napo Province. The province covers an area of approximately 21,692 square kilometers, making it one of Ecuador's larger provinces, and has a population of around 161,000 people according to recent estimates. Orellana is administratively divided into four cantons: Francisco de Orellana (the provincial capital, also known as Coca), La Joya de los Sachas, Loreto, and Aguarico. The province takes its name from Spanish explorer Francisco de Orellana, who discovered the Amazon River in 1542. Orellana's economy is heavily dependent on oil extraction, with significant petroleum reserves located throughout the region, particularly in the northern areas. The province features diverse ecosystems ranging from tropical rainforests to riverine environments along the Napo River and other Amazon tributaries. To access detailed postal code information for Orellana's municipalities and smaller administrative divisions, visitors can explore the specific sub-regions within this Amazonian province.
Neighboring Regions
- Sucumbíos
- Napo
- Pastaza