Olmedo Canton | |
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 Location of Loja Province in Ecuador | |
 Cantons of Loja Province | |
| Coordinates: 3°56′02″S79°38′53″W / 3.934°S 79.648°W | |
| Country |  Ecuador |
| Province | Loja Province |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (ECT) |
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Olmedo may refer to:
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Olmedo Canton may refer to:
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