Catamayo Canton, Administrative canton in Loja Province, Ecuador.
Catamayo Canton spreads across 651.9 square kilometers of land, containing multiple parishes such as San José, El Tambo, Guayquichuma, and Zambi at 1373 meters elevation.
The establishment of Catamayo Canton marked a significant reorganization of Ecuador's territorial divisions, leading to improved regional administration within Loja Province.
The population of 35,240 residents includes a mix of 88 percent Mestizo, 7.5 percent Afro-Ecuadorian, and smaller percentages of other ethnic groups.
The canton's infrastructure includes road networks connecting to neighboring regions, with the town of La Toma hosting the main airport serving Loja city.
The Monterrey Sugar Cane Processing Plant operates within the canton's fertile valley, making it a primary producer of sugar in southern Ecuador.
Location: Loja Province
Elevation above the sea: 1,373 m
Website: http://gadmunicipaldecatamayo.gob.ec
GPS coordinates: -3.98000,-79.35000
Latest update: March 8, 2025 23:35
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