Azuay - Definition

Azuay is a province of Ecuador, created 25 June 1824. It encompasses an area of 7.700 km². Its capital is Cuenca. It is located in the south center of Ecuador in the highlands. Its mountains reach the 4500m above sea level in the national park of El Cajas.

Azuay is located on the Panamerican Highway. Cuenca is connected by national flights from Quito and Guayaquil. It sports the largest hydroelectric plant of the country, situated on the river Paute.

The province is divided in 14 cantons.

Canton (Capital)

1. Chordeleg (Chordeleg)
2. Cuenca (Cuenca)
3. El Pan (El Pan)
4. Girón (Girón)
5. Guachapala (Guachapala)
6. Gualaceo (Gualaceo)
7. Nabón (Nabón)
8. Oña (Oña)
9. Paute (Paute)
10. Pucará (Pucará)
11. San Fernando (San Fernando)
12. Santa Isabel (Santa Isabel)
13. Sevilla de Oro (Sevilla de Oro)
14. Sigsig (Sigsig)

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