Quilanga Canton | |
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Coordinates: 4°17′53″S79°23′55″W / 4.2980°S 79.3986°W | |
Country | Ecuador |
Province | Loja Province |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 4,582 |
Time zone | UTC-5 (ECT) |
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