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Ecuador ZIP Code Dataset

Comprehensive Ecuador ZIP code data with accurate geographic coordinates, administrative divisions, and time zone

  • Gartner
  • DB Schenker
  • Randstad
  • Amazon
  • IBM
  • MSC

Sample Dataset Ecuador

ISOCountryLanguageRegion 1Region 2Region 3Region 4LocalityZip CodeLatitudeLongitudeTimezone
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaBañosN/ABaños-2.923468-79.066101America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaChauchaN/AChaucha-2.913273-79.432329America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaChecaN/ACheca-2.804989-78.992516America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/ABellavista-2.883647-79.008242America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/ACañaribamba-2.900524-78.988539America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCamilo Ponce EnríquezCamilo Ponce EnríquezN/ACamilo Ponce Enríquez-2.986675-79.680860America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCamilo Ponce EnríquezCamilo Ponce EnríquezN/ACamilo Ponce Enríquez-3.061466-79.659696America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCamilo Ponce EnríquezCamilo Ponce EnríquezN/ACamilo Ponce Enríquez-3.059902-79.746468America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayChordelegChordelegN/AChordeleg-2.921747-78.774734America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayChordelegLa UniónN/ALa Union-2.924054-78.762386America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayChordelegLuis Galarza OrellanaN/ADelegsol-2.997268-78.763132America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayChordelegLuis Galarza OrellanaN/ALuis Galarza Orellana-2.997344-78.762994America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayChordelegPrincipalN/APrincipal-3.026440-78.751770America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayChordelegSan Martín de PuzhioN/ASan Martin de Puzhio-2.985561-78.759962America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaChiquintadN/AChiquintad-2.813526-79.003471America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/ACuenca-2.896008-79.005168America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/ACuenca-2.886231-78.996889America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/ACuenca-2.896008-79.005168America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/ACuenca-2.896008-79.005168America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/ACuenca-2.896008-79.005168America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/ACuenca-2.896008-79.005168America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/ACuenca-2.853188-78.992180America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/ACuenca-2.896008-79.005168America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/ACuenca-2.896008-79.005168America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/ACuenca-2.896008-79.005168America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/ACuenca-2.896008-79.005168America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/ACuenca-2.896008-79.005168America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/ACuenca-2.896008-79.005168America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/ACuenca-2.911058-79.024751America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/ACuenca-2.896008-79.005168America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/ACuenca-2.896008-79.005168America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/ACuenca-2.914999-78.997543America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/ACuenca-2.918301-79.024771America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/ACuenca-2.918274-79.047280America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/ACuenca-2.896008-79.005168America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/ACuenca-2.893160-79.014346America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/ACuenca-2.896008-79.005168America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/ACuenca-2.904735-78.971690America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/ACuenca-2.896008-79.005168America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/ACuenca-2.896008-79.005168America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/ACuenca-2.896008-79.005168America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/ACuenca-2.896008-79.005168America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/ACuenca-2.866669-79.041456America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/AEl Batan-2.897231-79.017989America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/AEl Sagrario-2.898610-79.000955America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/AEl Vecino-2.881820-78.993554America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/AGil Ramírez Dávalos-2.888580-78.987318America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/AHermano Miguel-2.894812-79.000991America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/AHuaynacapac-2.901171-78.996388America/Guayaquil
ECEcuadorESAzuayCuencaCuencaN/AMachángara-2.883597-78.967582America/Guayaquil

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Ecuador's Postal Code Format

Ecuador uses a "Código postal" system, which is a six-digit numeric format, like 999999, with no letters or separators. This means it uses only numbers. According to the GeoPostcodes world postal code database, Ecuador has 1,204 postal codes covering 1,288 regions and 1,688 towns. This format is similar to US ZIP codes in that both are numeric, but differs as Ecuador's postal codes have six digits compared to the five digits of standard US ZIP codes, and they do not feature the ZIP+4 extension.

  • Código postal Format: 999999

    • Numeric format, 6 digits
    • Urban, rural, P.O. Box formats included; Spanish abbreviations list
    • 1,204 postcodes covering 1,288 regions and 1,688 towns

    Example:

    • 010108 - Cuenca
  • Structure of Postal Codes

    • Format: 999999, numeric
    • Hierarchical levels: Digits encode province, canton, parish, delivery zone.
  • Management & Authority

    • Primary postal authority: Correos del Ecuador, www.correosdelecuador.gob.ec.
  • Addressing Standards

    • Common address format: [Street Name] [Street Number] [Street Name] [Street Number], [Town] [Postal Code]
    • Example address: Av. Amazonas N34-451 y Juan Pablo Sanz, Quito 170515

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Ecuador ZIP & Administrative boundaries

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Coverage Statistics

1,204
Total ZIP Codes
1,288
Provinces & Territories
1,688
Cities & Towns

Available File Formats

Choose from multiple data formats to seamlessly integrate Ecuador postal code data into your systems

  • CSV FormatComma-separated values for spreadsheet applications and data analysis tools
  • GeoJSON FormatJavaScript Object Notation for web applications and modern development
  • GML FormatExtensible Markup Language for enterprise systems and legacy applications
  • DAT FormatDatabase-ready SQL scripts for direct import into your systems

Data Dictionary

Comprehensive field definitions and data specifications for the Ecuador postal code dataset

Field nameField typeDescriptionComments
ISOChar(2)ISO 3166-1 Country codeThe ISO 3166-1 standard is published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and defines a unique code for the name of each country. The country codes are represented as a two-letter code (alpha-2).
CountryChar(50)Country name
LanguageChar(2)Language codeWhen there are several official languages in the country, or for countries using a non-Latin alphabet, we provide the names in different languages. The language field contains the language code and allows you to select a specific version.
Region1Region2Region3Region4Char(80)Administrative division level 1Administrative division level 2Administrative division level 3Administrative division level 4These fields contain the name of administrative divisions for each available level. If not applicable, the value '-' will be indicated.
LocalityChar(80)Locality nameContains the settlement name. The type of settlement may vary depending on the country (city, town, village, etc..).
PostcodeChar(15)ZIP / Postal codeIn countries/places where there is no postal code in use, this field is left empty. The postcode structure varies for each country.
LatitudeLongitudeDoublePlace coordinates (WGS84 coordinates)These fields contain the geographic coordinates related to the specific locality and postal code of the record. The geographical position is usually precise to about one hundred meters and corresponds to the center of the locality. All our files are created using the World Geodetic System standard WGS 84. The corresponding SRID reference is EPSG:4326.
TimezoneChar(30)Time zone name (Olson)Following the timezones defined in the IANA tz database (sometimes called Olson database).

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  • 247 Countries
  • 9,9M Coordinates
  • 9,3M ZIP codes
  • 400 Time zones
  • 4M Cities and Towns
  • 116K UNLOCODES

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ZIP code of Quito?

The Código postal for Quito varies by neighborhood; Ecuador postal codes are six digits and Quito codes begin with 17. For example, Centro Histórico de Quito uses 170401.

What is a 5 digit ZIP code in Ecuador?

Ecuador uses six-digit postal codes (Código postal) in the format 999999, so a five-digit ZIP code is not used in the country.

Are there ZIP codes in Ecuador?

Yes. Ecuador uses postal codes (Código postal) in a six-digit format (999999), assigned to cities and areas across the country; there are 1,688 cities covered by these codes.

Does Ecuador have postal codes?

Yes. Ecuador uses postal codes (Código postal) in a six-digit numeric format (999999), assigned across its 1,688 cities for mail and address identification.

Which town has the ZIP code 12345 in Ecuador?

No town in Ecuador has the ZIP code 12345. Ecuadorian códigos postales use six digits (format 999999), so 12345 is not a valid código postal.

Does Ecuador use ZIP codes like the United States?

Ecuador uses a national postal code system called Código postal consisting of six digits (format 999999). It functions like a ZIP code for mail routing but differs from US ZIP codes in length and structure. Use the six-digit Código postal when addressing mail within or to Ecuador.

Does Ecuador have a ZIP code system?

Yes. Ecuador uses a postal code system (Código postal) consisting of six-digit numeric codes in the format 999999, applied nationwide for addressing and mail delivery.

Which country code is mistaken for ZIP code in Ecuador?

The country code “EC” (Ecuador’s ISO country code) is sometimes mistakenly entered in the ZIP code field in Ecuador. Ecuador uses six-digit codes for mail.

How to write an address in Ecuador?

Write the address in this order:
Recipient’s name
Business or department name (if applicable)
Street name and House number
Postal Code (6 digits) and City Name
Country – ECUADOR (in all caps)

Example:
John Smith
Bálsamos 504
090511 Guayaquil
ECUADOR

What is the ZIP code of Ecuador?

Ecuador does not have a single ZIP code; each locality uses a Código postal of six digits (format 999999). Postal codes are assigned per city or neighborhood—there are 1,688 cities—so you need the specific city’s Código postal.

What is the postal code format in Ecuador?

The postal code format in Ecuador is six numeric digits (Código postal), written as 999999.

How many digits is a ZIP code in Ecuador?

A ZIP code (Código postal) in Ecuador consists of six digits.

Do addresses in Ecuador include ZIP codes?

Yes, addresses in Ecuador commonly include a Código postal (postal code), a six-digit number in the format 999999, which is used for mail and parcel delivery.

Updated: October 1, 2026