Chordeleg (Spanish pronunciation: [tʃoɾˈðeleɣ]) is a town and parish and seat of Chordeleg Canton, Azuay Province, Ecuador. The parish covers an area of 16.3 km2 (6.3 sq mi) and according to the 2022 Ecuadorian census it had a population of 6,907.[2]

Chordeleg
Town and parish
Chordeleg is located in Ecuador
Chordeleg
Chordeleg
Coordinates: 2°56′S 78°46′W / 2.933°S 78.767°W / -2.933; -78.767
CountryEcuador
ProvinceAzuay Province
CantonChordeleg Canton
Area
 • Town2.95 km2 (1.14 sq mi)
 • Parish16.3 km2 (6.3 sq mi)
Population
 (2022 census)[1]
 • Town4,445
 • Density1,500/km2 (3,900/sq mi)
 • Parish
6,907
 • Parish density420/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (ECT)
ClimateCfb

Chordeleg is well known for its jewelry industry, especially gold and silver filigree jewelry.

References

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  1. ^ Citypopulation.de Population and area of Chordeleg
  2. ^ Citypopulation.de Population and area of Chordeleg parish