Azogues Canton | |
|---|---|
| Location of Cañar Province in Ecuador. | |
| Azogues Canton in Cañar Province | |
| Coordinates: 2°44′S78°50′W / 2.733°S 78.833°W | |
| Country | |
| 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 |
| • Density | 78/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (ECT) |
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