Gualaceo Canton, Administrative canton in Azuay Province, Ecuador.
Located 35 kilometers east of Cuenca, Gualaceo Canton extends across 347 square kilometers and rises between 2233 and 2286 meters above sea level.
Established on June 25, 1824, the canton originated from an ancient Cañari settlement and later became a Spanish mining camp near the Santa Barbara River.
The central market of Gualaceo Canton displays regional traditions through food preparation, including specialties such as cuy and hornado served by local vendors.
The canton consists of nine parishes, with one urban center and eight rural districts, supporting a population of 43,188 residents according to the 2022 census.
Local artisans maintain traditional crafting methods, producing woven textiles while the region's climate supports substantial orchid cultivation for export markets.
Location: Azuay Province
Inception: June 25, 1824
Capital city: Gualaceo
Elevation above the sea: 2,286 m
Website: http://www.gualaceo.gob.ec
Shares border with: Chordeleg Canton, Principal
Website: http://gualaceo.gob.ec
GPS coordinates: -2.90000,-78.78333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:44
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