Casitas Postal Codes: 24450 | Contralmirante Villar, Tumbes

Key Facts

Casitas is a populated center located in the Contralmirante Villar Province within the Tumbes Region of northwestern Peru. Situated in the northernmost part of Peru near the Ecuadorian border, this settlement lies within the tropical lowlands characteristic of the Tumbes region, known for its unique mangrove ecosystems and dry tropical forests. While specific population data for Casitas is not widely published in international databases, it represents one of the smaller settlements within its district, typical of rural communities in this border region. The area around Casitas features agricultural lands and is part of the broader Tumbes River basin system that supports local farming activities. As a populated center, Casitas falls under the administrative jurisdiction of its parent district within the Contralmirante Villar Province, which itself contains multiple such settlements serving local communities. The region's proximity to the Pacific Ocean and Ecuadorian border gives it strategic importance for cross-border trade and regional connectivity. Visitors and residents seeking postal services or administrative information for Casitas would access these through the local municipal government offices responsible for this specific populated center within Peru's comprehensive administrative structure.