Chaguarpamba | |
|---|---|
  Chaguarpamba | |
| Coordinates: 03°51′0″S79°39′0″W / 3.85000°S 79.65000°W Coordinates: 03°51′0″S79°39′0″W / 3.85000°S 79.65000°W | |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Province | Loja Province |
| Canton | Chaguarpamba Canton |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Víctor Largo Machuca |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 967 |
| Time zone | ECT |
| Climate | Aw |
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