Azogues Canton

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Azogues Canton
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Location of Cañar Province in Ecuador.
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Azogues Canton in Cañar Province
Coordinates: 2°44′S78°50′W / 2.733°S 78.833°W / -2.733; -78.833
CountryFlag of Ecuador.svg  Ecuador
Province Cañar Province
Area
  Total
953.2 km2 (368.0 sq mi)
Elevation
3,000 m (10,000 ft)
Population
 (2022 census) [1]
  Total
74,515
  Density78/km2 (200/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-5 (ECT)

Azogues Canton, is an administrative district in the province of Caňar. Its capital town is Azogues, which is also the capital of the province.

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References

  1. Citypopulation.de Population and area of Azogues Canton