Zamora Postal Codes: 190101 to 190106 | Zamora-Chinchipe

Key Facts

Zamora is a canton located in the southeastern part of Zamora-Chinchipe Province in Ecuador. Situated in the Amazon region, this administrative division serves as the provincial capital and is positioned near the border with Peru, approximately 970 meters above sea level in the Andean foothills. The canton covers an area of about 1,876 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 25,000 residents according to recent estimates. Zamora is divided into several parishes including Cumbaratza, Guadalupe, San Carlos de las Minas, Timbara, and Zamora itself as the urban center. The region is characterized by its tropical climate, rich biodiversity, and significant gold mining activities that have historically shaped its economy alongside agriculture and tourism. The city of Zamora, often called the 'Mining Capital of Ecuador,' sits at the confluence of the Zamora and Bombuscaro rivers and serves as a gateway to Podocarpus National Park, one of Ecuador's most important protected areas with exceptional biological diversity. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Zamora's various parishes and neighborhoods, comprehensive resources are available to facilitate navigation and location-based services throughout this important Amazonian canton.

Neighboring Regions

• Yacuambi
• Yantzaza
• Nangaritza
• Centinela del Cóndor
• Palanda
• Chinchipe