Chaguarpamba Canton Explained

Chaguarpamba Canton
Settlement Type:Canton
Coordinates:-3.85°N -79.65°W
Image Map1:Chaguarpamba in Loja (Ecuador).svg
Map Caption1:Chaguarpamba Canton in Loja Province
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Loja Province
Area Total Km2:313.4
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population As Of:2022 census
Population Total:6857
Population Density Km2:auto

Chaguarpamba is a canton in the Province of Loja Ecuador. Its seat is Chaguarpamba. The canton is located in the north of the province and is bordered by the cantons of Catamayo, Olmedo, Paltas, and the province of El Oro. The name is Quichua for "Valley of Jaguars." It occupies an area of 313.4 km2 at an altitude of 1050 m, with a population of 6,857. Average temperature is between 18 and 24 °C

Chaguarpamba is noted for its coffee.

Demographics

Ethnic groups as of the Ecuadorian census of 2010:[2]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.citypopulation.de/en/ecuador/admin/loja/1105__chaguarpamba/ Citypopulation.de
  2. Web site: Home . ecuadorencifras.gob.ec.