Orellana Province facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Orellana
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| Province of Orellana | |||
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Location of Orellana Province in Ecuador.
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Cantons of Orellana Province
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| Country | Ecuador | ||
| Established | July 28, 1998 | ||
| Founded by | Alejandro Labaca | ||
| Named for | Francisco de Orellana | ||
| Capital | Puerto Francisco de Orellana | ||
| Cantons | List of Cantons | ||
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| • Total | 21,692.10 km2 (8,375.37 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2010 census)
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| • Total | 136,396 | ||
| • Density | 6.287819/km2 (16.28538/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (ECT) | ||
| Vehicle registration | D | ||
| HDI (2017) | 0.701 high · 23rd |
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Orellana is a province located in the country of Ecuador. It's like a large region or state within Ecuador. The main city and capital of Orellana is Puerto Francisco de Orellana, which is also known as Coca. This province was created not too long ago, on July 30, 1998. Before that, it was part of another area called Napo Province.
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About Orellana Province
Orellana is an inland province, meaning it doesn't have a coastline. It's located in the eastern part of Ecuador, known for its Amazon rainforest environment. The province is named after Francisco de Orellana, an explorer who traveled through this region a long time ago.
Where is Orellana Located?
Orellana Province is found in the Amazon basin of Ecuador. It's known for its rich nature and rivers. The total area of Orellana is about 21,692 square kilometers. That's a pretty big space!
How Orellana Was Formed
Orellana became its own province on July 28, 1998. It was separated from the larger Napo Province. This change helped the people living in Orellana have their own local government and better manage their region.
Parts of Orellana: Cantons
Just like a country is divided into provinces, a province is divided into smaller areas called cantons. Orellana Province has four of these cantons. Each canton has its own main town or capital city.
The table below shows the cantons, how many people lived there in 2001, their size, and their capital city.
| Canton | Population (2001) | Area (km²) | Capital City |
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| Aguarico | 4,658 | 11,358 | Nuevo Rocafuerte |
| Francisco de Orellana | 42,010 | 6,995 | Puerto Francisco de Orellana (Coca) |
| Joya de los Sachas | 26,363 | 1,195 | La Joya de los Sachas |
| Loreto | 13,462 | 2,127 | Loreto |
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Orellana para niños
