Nueva Loja Postal Codes, Lago Agrio, Sucumbíos Ecuador

Postal codes for Nueva Loja range from 210201 to 210204 in Sucumbíos, Lago Agrio, Ecuador. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Nueva Loja.

Nueva Loja on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Nueva Loja 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 Nueva Loja

Key Facts

Nueva Loja is the capital city of the Sucumbíos Province in northeastern Ecuador, serving as the administrative and commercial hub of this Amazonian region. Located approximately 200 kilometers northeast of Quito, Nueva Loja sits near the Colombian border in the heart of Ecuador's oil-producing territory, earning it the nickname 'Lago Agrio' (Sour Lake) due to its association with petroleum extraction. The city has grown significantly since its establishment in the 1960s alongside oil development, with a current population of approximately 60,000 residents who benefit from its strategic position along major transportation routes connecting Ecuador to Colombia. Nueva Loja functions as the primary urban center for the surrounding cantón of Lago Agrio, which encompasses multiple parishes and rural communities throughout the Amazon basin. As the provincial capital, it hosts government offices, commercial enterprises, and serves as a gateway for tourism to nearby natural attractions like the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve. For those seeking postal services and administrative information, Nueva Loja provides access to detailed postal code data for its various neighborhoods and the broader Lago Agrio canton.

Neighboring Regions

* Shushufindi

* Gonzalo Pizarro

* Cascales

* Putumayo (Colombia)