Canelos facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Canelos Parish
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| Country |  Ecuador |
| Province | Pastaza Province |
| Canton | Pastaza |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (ECT) |
| Climate | Af |
Canelos is a special rural area in Ecuador. It is known as a parish. Think of a parish like a small local district or community.
Canelos is part of the Pastaza canton. A canton is like a county or a larger administrative area. It is located in the Pastaza province, which is a bigger region in Ecuador. You can find Canelos southeast of the city of Puyo.
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The History of Canelos
How Canelos Changed Over Time
Canelos has a long and interesting history. Back in the 1860s, it was a very important place. It was even a "canton" all by itself!
Canelos as a Canton
When Canelos was a canton, it included several villages. These villages were Canelos, Sarayaku, Lliquino, and Andoas. It was also home to the Sapara and Jíbara tribes. This shows how big and important Canelos once was.
Becoming Part of a Province
Later, in 1897, a new area called the "Oriental Region" was created. This change meant that Canelos became part of the Tungurahua province. Provinces are like states or larger regions within a country.
A Parish in Pastaza
Eventually, Canelos became a parish. It is now a parish within the Pastaza canton. This canton is part of the Pastaza province. So, Canelos went from being a large canton to a smaller parish within a bigger area.
Explore More About Canelos
Want to learn more about Canelos? You can find more information in Spanish!
Check out the kids' article in Spanish: Canelos (Pastaza) para niños
