Azogues facts for kids
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Azogues
San Francisco de Peleusí de Azogues
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From top, left to right: Panoramic view of the city, Pedestrian Bridge of the Burgay River, Marco Romero Heredia Children's Park, Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Cloud, Virgin of the Cloud viewpoint on the Abuga hill and Jorge Andrade Cantos Stadium.
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 Azogues
Location in Ecuador
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| Country |  Ecuador |
| Province |  Cañar |
| Canton | Azogues |
| Founded | April 16, 1825 |
| Area | |
| • City | 14.34 km2 (5.54 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) |
| Population
(2022 census)
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| • City | 35,763 |
| • Density | 2,493.9/km2 (6,459.3/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Azogueño |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| Climate | Cfb |
Azogues is an important city in Ecuador. It is the capital of Azogues Canton and Cañar Province. The city is known for its beautiful views and interesting history.
About 35,763 people live in Azogues. It sits high up, at 2,518 meters (8,261 feet) above sea level. The weather is usually mild, with an average temperature of 17 °C (63 °F).
A cool fact about Azogues is its famous Panama hat industry. Even though they are called "Panama hats," many are actually made here! These hats are mostly sold to other countries.
The city was founded a long time ago, on October 4, 1562. It was started by a person named Gil Ramirez Davalos. Azogues was first part of a larger area called Cuenca. Later, in 1775, it became its own parish.
Religion in Azogues
The main church in Azogues is the San Francisco Cathedral. This cathedral is the center of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Azogues. A diocese is like a special church district. This one was created in 1968. It used to be part of the larger Archdiocese of Cuenca.
Getting Around Azogues
Azogues is easy to reach by land. It is well connected to the city of Cuenca by a fast road. This road is currently being made wider to have six lanes.
You can also get to Quito and Guayaquil from Azogues. These cities are connected by major highways. These highways are part of the Pan-American Highway system.
For air travel, Azogues uses the Mariscal Lamar Regional Airport. This airport is located in the nearby city of Cuenca.
Azogues is the capital of the Cañar Province. It is also the second largest city in the Cuenca Metropolitan Area. This whole area has about 700,000 people.
Climate in Azogues
The weather in Azogues is generally mild. It has an oceanic climate, which means it doesn't get too hot or too cold. The temperature stays pretty steady throughout the year.
| Climate data for Azogues/Biblián, elevation 2,640 m (8,660 ft), (1986–1995) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 20.8 (69.4) |
20.7 (69.3) |
20.5 (68.9) |
20.3 (68.5) |
19.9 (67.8) |
17.7 (63.9) |
17.6 (63.7) |
17.7 (63.9) |
19.3 (66.7) |
20.4 (68.7) |
21.2 (70.2) |
21.5 (70.7) |
19.8 (67.6) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 15.1 (59.2) |
15.0 (59.0) |
14.8 (58.6) |
15.0 (59.0) |
14.6 (58.3) |
13.8 (56.8) |
12.8 (55.0) |
13.1 (55.6) |
14.0 (57.2) |
14.5 (58.1) |
15.0 (59.0) |
15.4 (59.7) |
14.4 (58.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 9.4 (48.9) |
9.5 (49.1) |
9.6 (49.3) |
9.7 (49.5) |
9.2 (48.6) |
8.7 (47.7) |
7.7 (45.9) |
7.3 (45.1) |
8.1 (46.6) |
8.6 (47.5) |
8.6 (47.5) |
8.6 (47.5) |
8.7 (47.8) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 61.7 (2.43) |
104.2 (4.10) |
121.0 (4.76) |
115.6 (4.55) |
72.4 (2.85) |
44.8 (1.76) |
47.2 (1.86) |
33.5 (1.32) |
42.4 (1.67) |
80.7 (3.18) |
104.9 (4.13) |
68.2 (2.69) |
896.6 (35.3) |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 77.4 | 79.7 | 78.9 | 78.6 | 78.0 | 78.3 | 76.9 | 77.2 | 76.5 | 77.4 | 75.1 | 73.1 | 77.3 |
| Source: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología | |||||||||||||
| Climate data for Cañar, elevation 3,083 m (10,115 ft), (1997–2004) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 17.1 (62.8) |
17.2 (63.0) |
17.2 (63.0) |
17.3 (63.1) |
17.1 (62.8) |
16.7 (62.1) |
16.0 (60.8) |
15.9 (60.6) |
17.1 (62.8) |
17.4 (63.3) |
17.5 (63.5) |
17.3 (63.1) |
17.0 (62.6) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 11.9 (53.4) |
12.2 (54.0) |
12.2 (54.0) |
12.4 (54.3) |
12.5 (54.5) |
12.0 (53.6) |
11.5 (52.7) |
11.6 (52.9) |
12.2 (54.0) |
12.4 (54.3) |
12.2 (54.0) |
12.0 (53.6) |
12.1 (53.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 7.1 (44.8) |
8.0 (46.4) |
8.0 (46.4) |
8.1 (46.6) |
8.5 (47.3) |
7.8 (46.0) |
7.4 (45.3) |
7.3 (45.1) |
7.8 (46.0) |
7.8 (46.0) |
7.4 (45.3) |
7.7 (45.9) |
7.7 (45.9) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 39.1 (1.54) |
46.8 (1.84) |
74.6 (2.94) |
56.9 (2.24) |
51.2 (2.02) |
27.2 (1.07) |
16.7 (0.66) |
14.0 (0.55) |
33.5 (1.32) |
38.6 (1.52) |
42.7 (1.68) |
45.9 (1.81) |
487.2 (19.19) |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 76.5 | 79.7 | 79.0 | 76.6 | 74.9 | 74.1 | 74.4 | 73.0 | 72.1 | 72.4 | 76.3 | 78.1 | 75.6 |
| Source: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Azogues para niños
