Loreto Postal Codes: 220209 to 220211 | Orellana

Key Facts

Loreto is a canton located in the Orellana Province of eastern Ecuador. Situated in the northeastern part of the province, this administrative division lies within the Amazon rainforest region, characterized by its tropical climate, dense vegetation, and significant biodiversity. Loreto covers an area of approximately 2,027 square kilometers and has a population of around 21,000 people according to recent estimates. The canton is divided into 3 parishes: Loreto (the urban center), Avila, and Puerto Murialdo, each with distinct communities and local governance structures. Geographically, Loreto features a landscape dominated by the Napo River basin, with numerous tributaries and waterways that serve as important transportation routes for local communities. The economy is primarily based on agriculture, including crops like yucca, plantains, and corn, along with some small-scale livestock farming and emerging ecotourism initiatives focused on the region's rich natural environment. This canton provides essential administrative services to its residents and serves as a hub for accessing postal code information and other governmental services for its constituent parishes and communities.

Neighboring Regions

• Aguarico
• La Joya de los Sachas
• Francisco de Orellana