Alausí Canton, Administrative canton in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador
Alausí Canton extends across 1,288 square kilometers of diverse terrain, from valleys at 1,225 meters to mountain peaks reaching 3,340 meters in elevation.
The establishment of Alausí dates to June 29, 1534, when Sebastián de Benalcázar founded it as one of the first settlements in the Royal Audience of Quito.
The canton contains ten parishes that preserve traditional Ecuadorian highland architecture, with cobblestone streets and buildings reflecting both mountain and coastal influences.
The temperature in Alausí Canton maintains a steady range between 14 and 15 degrees Celsius throughout the year, making it suitable for agriculture.
The Ozogoche system within the canton encompasses 35 mountain lagoons that serve as a protected habitat for Andean condors and various bird species.
Location: Chimborazo Province
Elevation above the sea: 2,285 m
Website: http://alausi.gob.ec
GPS coordinates: -2.20000,-78.85000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:19
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