Montero Postal Codes: 20510 to 20511 | Ayabaca, Piura

Key Facts

Montero is a district located within the Ayabaca Province of the Piura Region in northwestern Peru. Situated in the highlands of the Andes mountains, Montero occupies a strategic position in the northernmost part of Peru, bordering Ecuador to the north. The district covers approximately 400 square kilometers of rugged mountainous terrain characterized by steep valleys and elevations ranging from 2,000 to 3,500 meters above sea level. With a population of around 8,000 residents, Montero maintains a predominantly rural character where agriculture forms the backbone of the local economy, with crops including coffee, sugarcane, and various fruits cultivated on terraced hillsides. The district is administratively divided into several smaller populated centers and villages, each maintaining distinct community identities while sharing the common cultural heritage of the region. The area experiences a subtropical highland climate with distinct wet and dry seasons, supporting diverse ecosystems from cloud forests to high-altitude grasslands. Montero serves as an important local hub for surrounding communities, providing essential services and maintaining transportation connections to larger urban centers in the province. For those seeking detailed location information, postal code data for Montero's various populated centers can be accessed through regional postal services.

Neighboring Regions

• Sicchez
• Jililí
• Suyo
• Pacaipampa
• Lagunas