Celica | |
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  Celica | |
| Coordinates: 4°6′9″S79°57′16″W / 4.10250°S 79.95444°W | |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Province | Loja Province |
| Canton | Celica Canton |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Oswaldo Román Calero |
| Area | |
| • Town | 1.27 km2 (0.49 sq mi) |
| Population (2022 census) [1] | |
| • Town | 4,486 |
| • Density | 3,500/km2 (9,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | ECT |
| Climate | Cwb |
Celica is a town in the Loja Province, Ecuador. It is the seat of the Celica Canton.
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Celica may refer to:
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