Gonzanamá is a canton in the Province of Loja, Ecuador. It is located in the south-east of the province, bordered by the cantons of Catamayo, Loja, Quilanga, Calvas, and Paltas. It is the "agricultural, farming, and craftsmanship capital of Loja." Gonzanamá Canton covers 681.9 km2 at an altitude of 2,045 m, with a population of 12,247. The principal town is Gonzanamá.
Gonzanamá Canton | |
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Country | Ecuador |
Province | Loja Province |
Area | |
• Total | 681.9 km2 (263.3 sq mi) |
Population (2022 census)[1] | |
• Total | 12,247 |
• Density | 18/km2 (47/sq mi) |
Demographics
Ethnic groups as of the Ecuadorian census of 2010:[2]
- Mestizo 96.7%
- White 1.6%
- Afro-Ecuadorian 1.2%
- Montubio 0.3%
- Indigenous 0.0%
- Other 0.0%
Attractions
- Festivals of Buen Suceso Señor and Virgen de el Carmen - celebrated on August 20 and July 16, respectively.
Pagina Web(Blog): https://web.archive.org/web/20080409014717/http://gonzanama.ec.kz/
References
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