Shushufindi Canton, Administrative canton in Sucumbíos Province, Ecuador.
The canton extends over 2,463 square kilometers of Amazonian territory and contains six main parishes, including its capital city Shushufindi.
Established on August 7, 1984, Shushufindi Canton emerged during the period of oil exploration in the Ecuadorian Amazon region.
The name combines two words from the Cofán language: Shushu meaning peccary and Findi referring to hummingbird, reflecting local wildlife.
Located at coordinates 0°11′14″S 76°38′42″W, the canton maintains connections to neighboring regions through a network of roads and transportation systems.
The territory houses multiple oil extraction facilities while maintaining patches of tropical forest inhabited by indigenous communities.
Location: Sucumbíos Province
Inception: August 7, 1984
Capital city: Shushufindi
Website: http://shushufindi.gob.ec
GPS coordinates: -0.18710,-76.64500
Latest update: March 14, 2025 02:14
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