Gonzanamá Canton
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 covers 1272 km² at an altitude of 2045 m, with a population of 17,276. The principal town is Gonzanama.
Demographics
Ethnic groups as of the Ecuadorian census of 2010:[1]
- 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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