Loreto Postal Codes, Peru

Postal codes for Loreto range from 16000 to 16821 in Peru. To find exact ZIP codes and postcodes within Loreto, choose from the provinces listed below.

Provinces in Loreto

Loreto on the Map

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

What to Know About Loreto

Key Facts

Loreto is a department and region located in the northeastern part of Peru, representing the country's largest and most sparsely populated administrative division. Covering approximately 368,852 square kilometers, Loreto encompasses nearly one-third of Peru's total territory, making it larger than many European countries. This vast Amazonian region borders Ecuador to the northwest, Colombia to the northeast, and Brazil to the east, while internally it shares boundaries with several other Peruvian departments. With a population of around 1 million people, Loreto maintains a remarkably low population density despite its enormous size. The department is administratively divided into 8 provinces and 53 districts, with its capital city Iquitos serving as the primary urban center and transportation hub. Loreto's geography is dominated by the Amazon rainforest and the extensive river systems that flow through it, including the Amazon River itself, which begins at the confluence of the Marañón and Ucayali rivers near the city of Nauta. This region plays a crucial role in Peru's biodiversity conservation efforts and contains numerous protected natural areas. For those seeking postal code information and detailed geographical data about Loreto's various provinces and districts, comprehensive resources are available to assist with navigation and location-specific services throughout this expansive Amazonian territory.

Neighboring Regions

* Amazonas

* San Martín

* Ucayali