Azogues
| Azogues, Ecuador | ||
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Skyline of Azogues
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 Azogues, Ecuador
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| Coordinates: 2°44′33″S 78°50′49″W / 2.74250°S 78.84694°W | ||
| Country |
 Ecuador
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| Province | Cañar Province | |
| Canton | Azogues | |
| Founded | April 16, 1825 | |
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| • Mayor | Virgilio Saquisela | |
| Area | ||
| • Town | 60.94 km2 (23.53 sq mi) | |
| • Metro | 611.41 km2 (236.07 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) | |
| Population (2015 INEC estimate) | ||
| • Town | 40,000 | |
| • Density | 660/km2 (1,700/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Azogueño | |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) | |
| Climate | Cfb | |
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Azogues (Spanish pronunciation: [aˈsoɣes]) is the capital of Azogues Canton and of Cañar Province in Ecuador. The population of Azogues is approximately 40,000.[1]
Azogues is a lovely city located at 2,518 meters above sea level (8,261 feet), its population is of 39,848 inhabitants, its average temperature is 17 °C (63 °F). It is also known for its Panama hat industry (jipi japa); the hats are produced primarily for export. The city is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Azogues
LAND TRANSPORTATION: Azogues is well connected to Cuenca via "via rapida" Biblian-Azogues-Cuenca; currently being widened to 6 lanes. Connects to Quito via I35 and to Guayaquil via I40, both newly improved branches of the Panamerican Highway. AIR TRANSPORTATION: Azogues uses Mariscal Lamar Regional Airport located in Cuenca.
Azogues is a wonderful provincial town, near other even smaller towns, like Guapan and Cojitambo.
Coordinates: 2°44′S 78°50′W / 2.733°S 78.833°W
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