La Troncal Canton, Administrative canton in Cañar Province, Ecuador
La Troncal Canton extends across 369 square kilometers of land at an elevation of 112 meters in western Cañar Province.
The canton received its official designation on August 25, 1983, following substantial population growth driven by agricultural development in the region.
The territory includes three main parishes: La Troncal, Manuel de J. Calle, and Pancho Negro, each contributing to the local agricultural traditions.
The canton maintains connections with both coastal and mountain regions through its strategic location 72 kilometers from Guayaquil and 170 kilometers from Cuenca.
Local thermal springs at Yanayacu contain sodium chloride, potassium chloride, and magnesium sulfate, with water temperatures ranging from 10 to 35 degrees Celsius.
Location: Cañar Province
Inception: August 25, 1983
Elevation above the sea: 112 m
GPS coordinates: -2.40000,-79.33000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:04
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