Camilo Ponce Enríquez Canton

Camilo Ponce Enríquez Canton is an administrative region in Azuay Province situated in the western foothills of the Mollepongo Mountain Range. The territory encompasses a wide range of elevations, from low valleys to high mountain peaks.

The area originated as the Rio Siete de Mollepongo settlement and was designated a parish of Santa Isabel in 1959. It gained canton status in 2002.

The population combines residents from Azuay, Guayas, Manabi, Loja, and Pichincha provinces, creating a diverse social structure in the region.

The region is accessible via the E25 highway and lies approximately 12 kilometers from the Gulf of Guayaquil. Cuenca, the nearest major city, is about three hours away by road.

The area is known for small-scale and artisanal gold mining operations in the mineral deposits of the Machala-Naranjal Subdistrict. This mining activity shapes the economic life of many local communities.

Location: Azuay Province

Capital city: Camilo Ponce Enríquez

Elevation above the sea: 362 m

Shares border with: Guayaquil, Santa Isabel Canton, Pucará Canton

GPS coordinates: -3.05000,-79.73333

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:45