Lago Agrio Canton, Administrative canton in Sucumbíos Province, Ecuador.
The canton spans 3,134 square kilometers in the Amazon region, with Nueva Loja serving as its capital and largest population center.
The discovery of oil in March 1967 led to the establishment of Lago Agrio Canton, which was officially recognized on June 20, 1979.
The territory contains eight distinct parishes, including one urban center and seven rural communities, forming a mix of indigenous and settler populations.
The canton maintains a network of roads connecting to other Ecuadorian regions through the Nueva Loja bus terminal and local transportation services.
The name Lago Agrio originates from Sour Lake, Texas, referencing the location of Texaco's first oil well in the United States.
Location: Sucumbíos Province
Inception: June 20, 1979
Capital city: Nueva Loja
Elevation above the sea: 303 m
Website: https://lagoagrio.gob.ec
GPS coordinates: 0.08472,-76.88278
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:01
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