Mejía Canton

Mejía Canton is an administrative district in Pichincha Province in northern Ecuador. Machachi serves as its main city and administrative center, located in the highland region where the canton's communities are spread across mountain terrain.

The canton was established on July 23, 1883, and named after José Mejía Lequerica, an Ecuadorian political figure. This creation was part of administrative reforms that shaped Pichincha Province during that era.

Machachi, the capital, remains rooted in agricultural practices and dairy farming that shape daily life in the mountain communities. People here maintain ties to farming and livestock raising that have defined the region for generations.

The canton sits in a highland region where the climate remains cool throughout the year. Visitors should prepare for mountain conditions and bring layers, as weather can change quickly at higher elevations.

The region contains several volcanoes, including the active Cotopaxi and other striking peaks that shape its dramatic landscape. These volcanic formations are a defining feature that makes the area geologically distinctive.

Location: Pichincha

Inception: July 23, 1883

Capital city: Machachi

Elevation above the sea: 2,349 m

Website: https://municipiodemejia.gob.ec

GPS coordinates: -0.51010,-78.56980

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:21