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 | |
|---|---|
Province | |
| Province of Orellana | |
 Flag | |
.svg) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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