Pastaza Province facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pastaza
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Province
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| Province of Pastaza | |||
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| Motto(s):
Construyendo desarrollo
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Pastaza Province in Ecuador
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Cantons of Pastaza Province
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| Country |  Ecuador |
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| Pastaza | November 10, 1959 | ||
| Founded by | Government of Ecuador | ||
| Named for | The Pastaza River | ||
| Capital | Puyo | ||
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| • Total | 29,641.37 km2 (11,444.60 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2010 census)
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| • Total | 83,933 | ||
| • Density | 2.831617/km2 (7.33385/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (ECT) | ||
| Vehicle registration | S | ||
| HDI (2017) | 0.724 high · 14th |
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Pastaza is a special area in Ecuador. It's a province located in the eastern jungle, often called the "Oriente." The main city and capital of Pastaza is Puyo. It was founded a long time ago, on May 12, 1899.
Regions of Pastaza
The Pastaza province is divided into smaller areas called cantons. Think of them like counties or districts within a state. Each canton has its own main town or "seat," which is like its capital.
Cantons and Their Capitals
Here is a list of the four cantons in Pastaza. It shows how many people lived there in 2001 and how big each area is.
| Canton | Population (2001) | Area (km²) | Main Town/Capital |
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| Arajuno | 5,150 | 8,767 | Arajuno |
| Mera | 8,088 | 520 | Mera |
| Pastaza | 45,512 | 19,727 | Puyo |
| Santa Clara | 3,029 | 311 | Santa Clara |
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Pastaza para niños
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