Colta Canton, Administrative canton in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador
Located at an elevation of 3,403 meters, Colta Canton spans across 829 square kilometers of mountainous terrain in central Ecuador's Chimborazo Province.
The canton maintains its original administrative configuration from Ecuador's post-independence period, with Cajabamba serving as its established capital city.
The population of 30,468 residents includes multiple indigenous communities who maintain their languages, customs, and traditional agricultural practices in the highlands.
The local economy centers on high-altitude farming activities, with families cultivating potatoes, corn, and other crops adapted to the mountain environment.
Four distinct parishes form the canton - Santiago de Quito, Cañi, Columbe, and Juan de Velasco - each contributing to the region's agricultural diversity.
Location: Chimborazo Province
Elevation above the sea: 3,403 m
GPS coordinates: -1.70000,-78.75000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 11:37
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