Zapotillo Canton

Zapotillo Canton is a canton of Ecuador, located in the Loja Province. Its capital is the town of Zapotillo. Its population at the 2001 census was 10,940.[1]

Zapotillo Canton

Zapotillo Hermoso,
Paraiso escondido en la tierra,
Centinela de la Patria
Location of Loja Province in Ecuador.
Cantons of Loja Province
Coordinates: 4.3873°S 80.2454°W / -4.3873; -80.2454
Country Ecuador
ProvinceLoja Province
CapitalZapotillo
Area
  Total478 sq mi (1,238 km2)
Elevation
1,066 ft (325 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (ECT)

General information

Header Cantonal: Zapotillo

Elevation: 325 m.s.n.m

Average temperature: 26 °C

Area: 1238 Km2

Climate: Subtropical dry

Location: Southeast of the province of Loja

Limits:
North and South: Republic of Peru
East Puyango Canton, Pinal, and Macara Celica
West. Republic of Peru

Political Division:
1 urban parish, 5 rural parishes and 69 barrios

urban parish: Zapotillo

rural parishes: Mangahurco, Garzarreal, Lemons, Paletillas, and Bolaspamba

TRADITIONAL PARTY'

  • Cantonization August 27
  • Religious celebration January 20

References

  1. Cantons of Ecuador at statoids.com


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