Azuay Province facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Azuay
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| Province of Azuay | |||
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Location of Azuay in Ecuador.
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Cantons of Azuay Province
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| Country | Ecuador | ||
| Established | June 25, 1824 | ||
| Capital | Cuenca | ||
| Cantons |
List of Cantons
Camilo Ponce Enríquez
Chordeleg Cuenca El Pan Girón Guachapala Gualaceo Nabón Oña Paute Pucara San Fernando Santa Isabel Sevilla de Oro Sigsig |
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| Area | |||
| • Total | 8,309.58 km2 (3,208.35 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 712,127 | ||
| • Density | 85.69952/km2 (221.96073/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (ECT) | ||
| Area code(s) | (+593) 7 | ||
| Vehicle registration | A | ||
| HDI (2017) | 0.784 high · 3rd |
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Azuay, also known as the Province of Azuay, is a special region in Ecuador. It is like a state or a large county. The main city and capital of Azuay is Cuenca.
What is Azuay?
Azuay is one of Ecuador's 24 provinces. It is located in the southern part of the country. The province was officially created on June 25, 1824. It covers a total area of about 8,309 square kilometers.
How Many People Live in Azuay?
According to the 2010 census, about 712,127 people live in Azuay. This makes it one of the more populated provinces in Ecuador. The capital city, Cuenca, is home to many of these people.
Who Leads Azuay?
The main leader of the province is called the Provincial Prefect. In 2019, Paúl Carrasco Carpio was the Prefect. This person helps manage the province and its different areas.
Cantons of Azuay
Azuay Province is divided into 15 smaller areas called cantons. Each canton has its own main town or capital city. These cantons help organize the province and its people.
The table below shows each canton, how many people lived there in 2019, its size, and its capital city.
| Canton | Population (2019) | Area (km2) | Capital City |
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| 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
In Spanish: Provincia de Azuay para niños
