Salcedo Canton, Administrative canton in Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador.
The canton spans 468 square kilometers across southern Cotopaxi Province, with San Miguel de Salcedo serving as its capital at 2,651 meters elevation.
Established on September 19, 1919, the territory was previously inhabited by the Panzaleo people before the Inca conquest through political marriages.
The population comprises a mixture of ethnic groups with 68.6% Mestizo and 27.9% Indigenous residents maintaining their traditional practices and celebrations.
Six parishes form the canton's structure: Cusubamba, Santa Lucia, Mulalillo, Mulliquindil, Panzaleo, and San Miguel, housing over 67,000 residents.
Local farmers and merchants contribute to the canton's economy through agricultural activities and commerce in the high-altitude Andean environment.
Location: Cotopaxi Province
Inception: September 19, 1919
Capital city: San Miguel de Salcedo
Elevation above the sea: 2,651 m
Website: https://salcedo.gob.ec
GPS coordinates: -1.05000,-78.58333
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:11
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