Imbabura Province

The territory spans 4,785 square kilometers across six cantons, featuring mountains, valleys, and lakes at an elevation of 2,500 meters above sea level.

Established in 1824, the province developed from indigenous settlements of Caranqui people into a region that combines pre-Columbian and Spanish colonial influences.

The population includes Mestizo, Indigenous, and Afro-Ecuadorian communities, with Spanish and Kichwa languages spoken throughout the different cantons.

The capital city Ibarra connects all major towns through regular bus services, providing access to markets, administrative offices, and educational institutions.

The Cotacachi Volcano rises to 4,944 meters, while the Imbabura Volcano reaches 4,609 meters, creating a distinctive mountain landscape in the region.

Location: Ecuador

Inception: June 25, 1824

Capital city: Ibarra

Elevation above the sea: 2,500 m

Shares border with: Carchi Province, Esmeraldas Province, Pichincha Province, Sucumbíos Province

Website: http://imbabura.gob.ec

GPS coordinates: 0.46667,-78.38333

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:13