Tarapoa Postal Codes: 210304 | Cuyabeno, Sucumbíos

Key Facts

Tarapoa is a parish located in the Cuyabeno Canton of Sucumbíos Province in northeastern Ecuador. Situated in the Amazon rainforest region, Tarapoa serves as an important administrative and economic center within the canton, positioned along the Aguarico River basin. This parish covers approximately 1,200 square kilometers of predominantly tropical rainforest terrain and supports a population of around 8,000 residents, many of whom are engaged in agriculture, oil-related activities, and ecotourism. Tarapoa is divided into several smaller communities and sectors, including the main urban center that bears its name, which functions as a hub for transportation and commerce in this remote Amazonian area. The region's economy is closely tied to petroleum extraction operations, while also benefiting from its proximity to the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, one of Ecuador's most biodiverse protected areas. As the most specific administrative unit in this hierarchy, Tarapoa represents the final level for which detailed geographical and administrative information is maintained, including postal code data for its various sectors and communities that residents and businesses can access for mailing and location purposes.

Neighboring Regions

• Cuyabeno
• Santa Cecilia
• Siete de Julio
• General Farfán