San Carlos Postal Codes: 220103 | La Joya de Los Sachas, Orellana

Key Facts

San Carlos is a parish (parroquia) located within the La Joya de Los Sachas canton in the Orellana Province of Ecuador. Situated in the northeastern region of Ecuador, San Carlos lies within the Amazon rainforest basin, approximately 80 kilometers east of the provincial capital Francisco de Orellana (Coca). This parish occupies a strategic position along the Napo River basin, characterized by lush tropical vegetation and a humid equatorial climate typical of the Amazon region. While specific population data for San Carlos parish is limited, the broader La Joya de Los Sachas canton had approximately 42,000 inhabitants according to the 2010 census, with San Carlos representing one of its key populated areas. The parish encompasses several smaller communities and settlements, primarily engaged in agriculture, small-scale commerce, and some ecotourism activities related to the rich biodiversity of the surrounding rainforest. As an administrative division, San Carlos parish contains multiple smaller populated centers and rural communities within its jurisdiction. This parish serves as an important local administrative unit where residents can access various municipal services and official documentation, including postal code information for addresses within its territory.

Neighboring Regions

• San Sebastián del Coca
• Inés Arango
• Taracoa
• Loreto
• El Edén
• General Farfán