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Calvas Canton

Coordinates: 4°19′12″S 79°33′36″W / 4.32000°S 79.56000°W / -4.32000; -79.56000
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Calvas Canton
Flag of Calvas Canton
Location of Loja Province in Ecuador
Location of Loja Province in Ecuador
Calvas Canton in Loja Province
Calvas Canton in Loja Province
Country Ecuador
ProvinceLoja Province
Area
 • Total851.2 km2 (328.7 sq mi)
Population
 (2022 census)[1]
 • Total26,042
 • Density31/km2 (79/sq mi)

Calvas is a canton of the Province of Loja, Ecuador, located in the south of the province, bordering Paltas and Gonzanamá in the north, Quilanga and Espíndola in the east, Peru in the south, and Sozoranga in the west. It covers 851.2 km2 at an altitude of about 1,932 m. The total population is 26,042, and the capital city of the canton is Cariamanga.

Demographics

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Ethnic groups as of the Ecuadorian census of 2010:[2]

Attractions

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  • Ahuaca Hill - 2463m tall, it is made up of two peaks. A cross is placed at 2454m as a symbol of local faith.

References

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  1. ^ Citypopulation.de Population and area of Calvas Canton
  2. ^ "Resultados".

4°19′12″S 79°33′36″W / 4.32000°S 79.56000°W / -4.32000; -79.56000