Ambato Postal Codes, Tungurahua Ecuador

Postal codes for Ambato range from 180101 to 180215 in Tungurahua, Ecuador. To find exact ZIP codes and postcodes within Ambato, choose from the parishes listed below.

Parishes in Ambato

Ambato on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Ambato cantons in Ecuador. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Ambato

Key Facts

Ambato is a city in central Ecuador, serving as the capital of Tungurahua Province. Located in the Andean highlands approximately 140 kilometers south of Quito, Ambato sits at an elevation of 2,577 meters above sea level in a valley surrounded by several volcanoes, including the active Tungurahua volcano to the southeast. With a population of approximately 329,000 people, Ambato covers an area of about 46.5 square kilometers and functions as an important commercial, educational, and transportation hub for central Ecuador. The city is administratively divided into several urban parishes including Ficoa, Atocha, Huachi, and others, each with distinct neighborhoods and communities. Known as the 'City of Flowers and Fruits,' Ambato hosts the famous Fiesta de la Fruta y de las Flores festival each February, celebrating the region's agricultural bounty and cultural heritage. The city has rebuilt itself multiple times after devastating earthquakes, most notably following the 1949 Ambato earthquake, demonstrating remarkable resilience. For those seeking to access postal code information for Ambato's various parishes and neighborhoods, this platform provides comprehensive coverage of the city's addressing system.

Neighboring Regions

* Baños

* Pelileo

* Patate

* Quero

* Cevallos

* Mocha