Gualea Postal Codes, Quito, Pichincha Ecuador

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

Gualea on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Gualea 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 Gualea

Key Facts

Gualea is a rural parish located in the northwestern part of Quito Canton, within Pichincha Province, Ecuador. Situated approximately 60 kilometers northwest of Quito city center, this mountainous parish lies in the western foothills of the Andes Mountains, characterized by its lush cloud forest environment and significant elevation changes ranging from about 1,200 to 3,000 meters above sea level. Gualea covers an area of approximately 250 square kilometers and has a population of around 2,500 residents, primarily engaged in agriculture, with coffee, sugarcane, and tropical fruits being the main crops cultivated in the region. The parish is divided into several smaller communities and sectors, including the main settlement of Gualea and surrounding hamlets. As part of the Metropolitan District of Quito, Gualea represents one of the many rural parishes that complement the urban core of Ecuador's capital city, offering important ecological services as part of the Chocó-Andean biodiversity corridor. For those seeking to access postal services or communicate with residents in this region, accurate postal code information for Gualea and its sub-communities is essential for effective mail delivery and administrative purposes.

Neighboring Regions

* Mindo

* Nanegal

* Nanegalito

* Calacalí