Cañar Canton, Administrative region in Cañar Province, Ecuador.
Cañar Canton extends across diverse terrain at 3052 meters elevation, containing twelve parishes including Ingapirca, Chorocopte, and Gualleturo within its boundaries.
The territory of Cañar Canton holds numerous archaeological remains from pre-Columbian civilizations, with Ingapirca representing the largest known Incan construction in Ecuador.
Indigenous communities in the canton maintain traditional agricultural practices, celebrating their heritage through annual festivals featuring local music and dance performances.
Local transportation networks connect all twelve parishes through regular bus services, with taxis available in the main urban centers for shorter distances.
Farmers in Cañar Canton cultivate native Andean crops at high altitudes, producing varieties of potatoes and corn adapted to the mountain environment.
Location: Cañar Province
Elevation above the sea: 3,052 m
Website: https://canar.gob.ec/gadcanar
GPS coordinates: -2.48370,-78.97840
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:53
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