Chaguarpamba is a canton in the Province of Loja Ecuador. Its seat is Chaguarpamba. The canton is located in the north of the province and is bordered by the cantons of Catamayo, Olmedo, Paltas, and the province of El Oro. The name is Quichua for "Valley of Jaguars." It occupies an area of 313.4 km2 at an altitude of 1050 m, with a population of 6,857. Average temperature is between 18 and 24 °C

Chaguarpamba Canton
The location of Loja Province in Ecuador
The location of Loja Province in Ecuador
Chaguarpamba Canton in Loja Province
Chaguarpamba Canton in Loja Province
Coordinates: 03°51′0″S 79°39′0″W / 3.85000°S 79.65000°W / -3.85000; -79.65000
Country Ecuador
ProvinceLoja Province
Area
 • Total313.4 km2 (121.0 sq mi)
Population
 (2022 census)[1]
 • Total6,857
 • Density22/km2 (57/sq mi)

Chaguarpamba is noted for its coffee.

Demographics

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

References

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  1. ^ Citypopulation.de Population and area of Chaguarpamba Canton
  2. ^ "Home". ecuadorencifras.gob.ec.