Orellana (Spanish pronunciation: [oɾeˈʝana]) is an inland province of Ecuador. The capital is Puerto Francisco de Orellana (also known as Coca). It was created on July 30, 1998, from part of Napo Province.
Orellana | |
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Province | |
Province of Orellana | |
![]() Location of Orellana Province in Ecuador. | |
![]() Cantons of Orellana Province | |
Country | Ecuador |
Established | July 28, 1998 |
Founded by | Alejandro Labaca |
Named for | Francisco de Orellana |
Capital | Puerto Francisco de Orellana |
Cantons | List of Cantons |
Area | |
• Total | 21,692.10 km2 (8,375.37 sq mi) |
Population (2010 census) | |
• Total | 136,396 |
• Density | 6.3/km2 (16/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (ECT) |
Vehicle registration | D |
HDI (2017) | 0.701[1] high · 23rd |
Website | www |
Cantons
The province is divided into four cantons. The following table lists each with its population at the 2001 census, its area in square kilometres (km²), and the name of the canton seat or capital.[2]
Canton | Pop. (2001) | Area (km²) | Seat/Capital |
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Aguarico | 4,658 | 11,358 | Nuevo Rocafuerte |
Francisco de Orellana | 42,010 | 6,995 | Puerto Francisco de Orellana (Coca) |
Joya de los Sachas | 26,363 | 1,195 | La Joya de los Sachas |
Loreto | 13,462 | 2,127 | Loreto |
References
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