Azuay Province

Azuay Province spans 8,171 square kilometers of mountainous terrain with peaks reaching 4,500 meters in elevation within El Cajas National Park.

The province was officially established on June 25, 1824, with Cuenca designated as its capital, built upon the ancient Inca city of Tomebamba.

The population of 801,609 residents includes a diverse mix of Mestizo, White, Indigenous, and Afro-Ecuadorian communities spread across 15 distinct cantons.

The Panamerican Highway connects the province to other regions, while regular flights from Quito and Guayaquil land at Cuenca's airport.

The Paute River powers Ecuador's largest hydroelectric plant, generating essential energy supplies for the entire southern region of the country.

Location: Ecuador

Inception: June 25, 1824

Capital city: Cuenca

Elevation above the sea: 2,500 m

Website: https://www.azuay.gob.ec/

Shares border with: Morona-Santiago Province, Cañar Province, Guayas Province, El Oro Province, Loja Province, Zamora Chinchipe

Website: https://azuay.gob.ec

GPS coordinates: -2.98333,-79.16667

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:55