El Quinche Postal Codes, Quito, Pichincha Ecuador

Find all official postal codes and zip codes for El Quinche, located in Pichincha, Quito, Ecuador. The table below lists the specific postal codes for various places, towns, and neighborhoods within El Quinche to ensure your mail and packages are correctly routed.

El Quinche on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the El Quinche parishes in Ecuador. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About El Quinche

Key Facts

El Quinche is a rural parish located in the Quito Metropolitan District of Pichincha Province, Ecuador. Situated approximately 30 kilometers east of central Quito in the Andean highlands, this administrative division occupies the eastern portion of the Quito canton. Covering an area of roughly 65 square kilometers, El Quinche lies at an elevation of about 2,600 meters above sea level in the picturesque Guayllabamba River valley. The parish serves as the administrative center for several smaller communities and is divided into multiple neighborhoods and rural sectors. With a population of approximately 15,000 residents, El Quinche maintains its traditional character while experiencing gradual urbanization due to its proximity to the capital city. The parish is particularly renowned for the Basilica of Our Lady of the Presentation of El Quinche, a major Catholic pilgrimage site that attracts thousands of visitors annually. As a parish within the Quito Metropolitan District, El Quinche contains numerous residential areas, agricultural zones, and commercial establishments that require accurate postal addressing. This administrative unit provides essential local governance and services to its inhabitants while maintaining close ties to the broader Quito metropolitan area.

Neighboring Regions

* Checa

* Pifo

* Yaruquí

* Tumbaco

* Cumbayá