Azuay Province
Azuay | |
---|---|
Province | |
Province of Azuay | |
Coordinates: 2°53′S 79°00′W / 2.883°S 79.000°W | |
Country | Ecuador |
Established | June 25, 1824 |
Capital | Cuenca |
Cantons | List of Cantons
|
Government | |
• Provincial Prefect | Juan Cristóbal Lloret |
Area | |
• Total | 8,171 km2 (3,155 sq mi) |
Population (2022 census) ECT) | |
Area code | (+593) 7 |
Vehicle registration | A |
HDI (2017) | 0.784[2] high · 3rd |
Website | www |
Azuay (Spanish pronunciation: El Cajas.
Azuay is located on the
hydroelectric plant of the country, situated on the river Paute
.
Demographics
Ethnic groups as of the Ecuadorian census of 2010:[3]
- Mestizo 89.6%
- White5.1%
- Indigenous 2.5%
- Afro-Ecuadorian2.2%
- Montubio 0.4%
- Other 0.2%
Cantons
The province is divided into 15
capital.[4]
Canton | Pop. (2019) | Area (km2) | Seat/Capital |
---|---|---|---|
Camilo Ponce Enríquez | 34,770 | 639.28 | Camilo Ponce Enríquez
|
Chordeleg | 14,980 | 104.98 | Chordeleg |
Cuenca | 625,780 | 3,190.54 | Cuenca |
El Pan | 3,110 | 132.29 | El Pan |
Girón | 13,070 | 353.75 | Girón |
Guachapala | 3,830 | 39.59 | Guachapala |
Gualaceo | 48,700 | 349.78 | Gualaceo |
Nabón | 17,250 | 632.93 | Nabón |
Oña | 4,090 | 293.08 | Oña |
Paute | 28,990 | 270.79 | Paute |
Pucará | 10,600 | 585.46 | Pucará |
San Fernando | 4,170 | 138.62 | San Fernando |
Santa Isabel | 20,790 | 604.61 | Santa Isabel |
Sevilla de Oro | 6,820 | 314.85 | Sevilla de Oro |
Sigsig | 30,300 | 659.03 | Sigsig |
See also
References
- ^ Citypopulation.de Population and area of Azuay Province
- ^ Villalba, Juan. "Human Development Index in Ecuador". Scribd (in Spanish). Retrieved 2019-02-05.
- ^ "Resultados" (PDF).
- ^ Cantons of Ecuador. Statoids.com. Retrieved 4 November 2009.