Zapotillo Canton
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Canton in Loja Province, Ecuador
Zapotillo Canton
Zapotillo Hermoso, Paraiso escondido en la tierra, Centinela de la Patria | |
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| Location of Loja Province in Ecuador. Location of Loja Province in Ecuador. | |
| Zapotillo Canton in Loja Province Zapotillo Canton in Loja Province | |
| Coordinates: 4°23′14′′S 80°14′43′′W / 4.3873°S 80.2454°W / -4.3873; -80.2454 | |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Province | Loja Province |
| Capital | Zapotillo |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,212 km2 (468 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 325 m (1,066 ft) |
| Population (2022 census)[1] | |
• Total | 14,571 |
| • Density | 12/km2 (31/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (ECT) |
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Zapotillo Canton is a canton of Ecuador, located in the Loja Province. Its capital is the town of Zapotillo. Its population at the 2001 census was 10,940.[2]
General information
[edit ]Header Cantonal: Zapotillo
Elevation: 325 m.s.n.m
Average temperature: 26 °C
Area: 1238 Km2
Climate: Subtropical dry
Location: Southeast of the province of Loja
Limits:
North and South: Republic of Peru
East Puyango Canton, Pinal, and Macara Celica
West. Republic of Peru
Political Division:
1 urban parish, 5 rural parishes and 69 barrios
urban parish: Zapotillo
rural parishes: Mangahurco, Garzarreal, Lemons, Paletillas, and Bolaspamba
TRADITIONAL PARTY
- Cantonization August 27
- Religious celebration January 20
References
[edit ]- ^ Citypopulation.de Population and area of Zapotillo Canton
- ^ Cantons of Ecuador at statoids.com
