Rumipamba Postal Codes: 171105 | Rumiñahui, Pichincha

Key Facts

Rumipamba is a rural parish located in the Rumiñahui canton of Pichincha province, Ecuador. Situated in the central highlands region of the country, this parish lies approximately 25 kilometers southeast of Quito, nestled within the Andean landscape that characterizes much of this canton. With an estimated population of around 3,500 residents, Rumipamba covers an area of approximately 15 square kilometers of predominantly agricultural land mixed with residential zones. The parish is administratively divided into several smaller communities and neighborhoods that maintain the traditional agricultural character of the region while experiencing gradual urbanization pressure from the expanding Quito metropolitan area. Rumipamba's economy primarily revolves around agriculture, with potato, maize, and dairy farming being the dominant activities, though some residents commute to nearby urban centers for employment. The parish features typical Andean highland vegetation and maintains several small streams that feed into the larger Guayllabamba River basin. As part of the Rumiñahui canton, Rumipamba benefits from local governance structures while maintaining its distinct rural identity within the broader Pichincha province context. For those seeking detailed postal and administrative information about Rumipamba's specific neighborhoods and communities, comprehensive postal code data is available through regional directory services.

Neighboring Regions

• San Pedro de Taboada
• San José de Morlán
• La Magdalena
• Cotogchoa