Lago Agrio Postal Codes: 210201 to 210208 | Sucumbíos

Key Facts

Lago Agrio is a canton located in the Sucumbíos Province of northeastern Ecuador, serving as the provincial capital and one of the most important urban centers in the Amazon region. Situated approximately 250 kilometers northeast of Quito, this canton lies near the Colombian border in the lush Amazon basin, characterized by tropical rainforest terrain and significant oil industry infrastructure. With an estimated population of around 95,000 people, Lago Agrio covers an area of approximately 3,100 square kilometers, making it one of the larger cantons in the province. The canton is divided into 5 parishes: Lago Agrio (the urban center), El Dorado, General Farfán, Jambelí, and Santa Cecilia, each contributing to the administrative and social fabric of the region. Originally developed around petroleum extraction activities that began in the 1960s, the canton has evolved into a diverse economic hub while remaining surrounded by rich biodiversity and indigenous territories. As the provincial capital, it hosts important government institutions and serves as a gateway to the Ecuadorian Amazon's natural attractions, including the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve. For comprehensive postal code information and detailed addressing across its parishes and neighborhoods, this canton provides essential geographical reference points for mail delivery and location-based services throughout the region.

Neighboring Regions

• Cascales
• Gonzalo Pizarro
• Putumayo
• Shushufindi