Sucumbíos Province

Sucumbíos Province spans 18,084 square kilometers of varied terrain, from Eastern Andes Mountains to Amazon Basin lowlands with numerous rivers and forests.

The province gained its independence from Napo Province in 1989, becoming the twenty-first administrative division of Ecuador with Nueva Loja as its capital.

The population includes Mestizo, Indigenous, Afro-Ecuadorian, White, and Montubio communities, each maintaining their traditions in the seven distinct cantons.

Nueva Loja serves as the main transportation center, connecting the province to Colombia through a network of roads and regular air services.

The Lago Agrio oil field within the province produces substantial petroleum resources, making it an essential contributor to Ecuador's energy sector.

Location: Ecuador

Inception: February 13, 1989

Capital city: Nueva Loja

Elevation above the sea: 300 m

Shares border with: Orellana Province, Napo Province, Pichincha Province, Imbabura Province, Carchi Province, Nariño Department, Putumayo Department, Loreto Department

Website: http://sucumbios.gob.ec

GPS coordinates: -0.05000,-76.70000

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:21