San José Postal Codes: 160107 | Santa Clara, Pastaza

Key Facts

San José is a parish (parroquia) within the Santa Clara canton of Pastaza Province in eastern Ecuador. Located in the Amazon rainforest region, this small administrative division sits within one of Ecuador's most biodiverse and sparsely populated provinces, characterized by its tropical climate, dense vegetation, and significant indigenous communities. While specific population data for San José parish is limited, Pastaza Province as a whole has approximately 114,000 inhabitants spread across its vast territory of over 29,000 square kilometers, making it one of Ecuador's largest but least densely populated provinces. The parish falls under the administrative structure of Santa Clara canton, which contains multiple parishes serving as the fundamental local government units in Ecuador's territorial organization. As part of Ecuador's third-level administrative divisions, parishes like San José represent the most localized level of government below cantons and provinces. This detailed geographical information is essential for accurately accessing postal code data and administrative services for the specific sub-regions within Santa Clara canton.