Ascázubi Postal Codes: 171009 | Cayambe, Pichincha

Key Facts

Ascázubi is a rural parish located in the Cayambe Canton of Pichincha Province in northern Ecuador. Situated in the Andean highlands approximately 60 kilometers northeast of Quito, this parish occupies a strategic position within the inter-Andean valley region. Ascázubi covers an area of approximately 85 square kilometers and has a population of around 8,000 residents, primarily engaged in agriculture and small-scale commerce. The parish is administratively divided into several smaller communities and settlements that dot its mountainous terrain. Characterized by its high-altitude landscape ranging from 2,800 to 3,500 meters above sea level, Ascázubi experiences the typical temperate climate of the Ecuadorian Andes with distinct wet and dry seasons. The local economy revolves around dairy farming, potato cultivation, and flower production, taking advantage of the rich volcanic soils of the region. The parish takes its name from the prominent Ascázubi Mountain that forms part of its eastern boundary, creating a dramatic backdrop to the agricultural valleys below. Visitors to Ascázubi can access comprehensive postal code information for all its constituent communities through our detailed regional database.

Neighboring Regions

• Olmedo
• Cayambe
• Pedro Moncayo
• Tabacundo