El Rosario Postal Codes: 180406 | San Pedro de Pelileo, Tungurahua

Key Facts

El Rosario is a rural parish located within the San Pedro de Pelileo canton in Tungurahua Province, Ecuador. Situated in the central highlands region of the country, this parish lies within the broader Andean landscape characterized by mountainous terrain and fertile valleys. El Rosario occupies a strategic position within its canton, serving as one of the important rural administrative divisions that complement the urban center of San Pedro de Pelileo. While specific population figures for individual parishes can vary, typical rural parishes in this region generally range from several hundred to a few thousand residents, with many inhabitants engaged in agricultural activities that take advantage of the rich volcanic soils of the Tungurahua area. The parish forms part of Ecuador's fourth-level administrative division system, operating under the municipal governance of San Pedro de Pelileo canton. As with other parishes in Ecuador, El Rosario contains smaller populated centers and rural communities within its boundaries, though it does not contain further formal administrative subdivisions below the parish level. This administrative structure makes El Rosario an important unit for local governance and service delivery, including the organization and access to postal code information for addresses and properties located within its jurisdiction.

Neighboring Regions

• Benítez
• Bolívar
• Huambaló
• Salasaca