Alangasí, Administrative parish in Pichincha province, Ecuador
Alangasí is an administrative parish in the southeastern portion of the Quito Metropolitan District that blends residential neighborhoods with commercial zones. The area stretches across numerous streets and forms a bridge between central Quito and surrounding communities.
The parish evolved from an agricultural settlement into a residential zone of the metropolitan area as Quito expanded outward. This transformation reflects the broader growth pattern that shifted the region from farming to urban life.
The parish maintains strong connections to Andean traditions through regular community gatherings, local markets, and agricultural practices that remain central to daily life.
The area connects readily to central Quito and neighboring zones through street networks. Visitors should know that the parish divides into distinct sectors, which helps with navigation through its different neighborhoods.
Local administrative systems designate Alangasí with code 170151, where 17 represents Pichincha province and 01 indicates its position within the canton of Quito.
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