Jurisdiction Loja, Zamora Chinchipe, El Oro* (Chilla, Portovelo, Zaruma, Piñas, Las Lajas, Marcabelí, Atahualpa, Balsas).

* The Prefecture and the rest of the cantons belonging to the province of El Oro (Machala, Arenillas, El Guabo, Huaquillas, Pasaje and Santa Rosa) are under the jurisdiction of the Coastal Zone (for more information click here).