Azuay (), Province of Azuay is a

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

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. Cuenca is connected by national flights from Quito and

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. It has the largest

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of the country, situated on the river Paute.

Demographics

Ethnic groups as of the Ecuadorian census of 2010: * Mestizo 90% *

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5.2% *

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2.5% * Afro-Ecuadorian 2.2% * Other 0.2%

Cantons

The province is divided into 15 cantons. The following table lists each with its population at the 2010

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, its area in square kilometres (km²), and the name of the

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or capital.Cantons of Ecuador
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References

External links

Provincial Prefecture's Official Page

Ubicacuenca.com - Map - Complete Guide of Azuay, Ecuador
{{Authority control Provinces of Ecuador States and territories established in 1824

Demographics

Cantons

See also

References

External links