Guaranda Canton, Administrative canton in Bolívar Province, Ecuador
Located in the central Sierra region at 2,591 meters elevation, Guaranda Canton spans 1,860 square kilometers with diverse climate zones from cold highlands to subtropical areas.
The canton was officially established on June 24, 1824, gaining population growth after the 1775 earthquake that destroyed the neighboring corregimiento of Chimbo.
The population of 98,130 residents represents a mix of 49 percent Mestizo and 47 percent Indigenous communities, maintaining their traditions through local celebrations.
The territory contains eleven parishes including Facundo Vela, Julio Moreno, and Salinas de Guaranda, connected by road networks to major cities like Quito and Guayaquil.
The parish of Salinas de Guaranda produces regional cheeses and artisanal food products through community-based manufacturing initiatives.
Location: Bolívar Province
Elevation above the sea: 2,591 m
Shares border with: Canton Las Naves
Website: http://mapnall.com/en/Map-Guaranda-Canton_1114899.html
GPS coordinates: -1.60556,-79.00306
Latest update: March 9, 2025 16:34
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