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Otavalo (city)
Town in Imbabura, Ecuador / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Otavalo, capital of Otavalo Canton, has a population largely made up of the Otavalo indigenous group. It is located in Imbabura Province of Ecuador. According to the 2022 census, the town had a population of 41,718[1] and is situated at an elevation of 2,532 metres (8,307 ft).[2] It is surrounded by the peaks of Imbabura (4,630 metres (15,190 ft)), Cotacachi (4,995 metres (16,388 ft)), and Mojanda volcanoes. Mario Conejo is the current mayor of the city of Otavalo.
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Otavalo | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 0°13′49″N 78°15′45″W | |
Country | ![]() |
Province | Imbabura |
Canton | Otavalo Canton |
Area | |
• Town | 11.68 km2 (4.51 sq mi) |
Elevation | 2,532 m (8,307 ft) |
Population (2022 census)[1] | |
• Town | 41,718 |
• Density | 3,600/km2 (9,300/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (ECT) |
Climate | Cfb |
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