Celica Canton

Coordinates: 4°6′9″S 79°57′16″W / 4.10250°S 79.95444°W / -4.10250; -79.95444
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Celica Canton
Flag of Celica Canton
Location of Loja Province in Ecuador
Location of Loja Province in Ecuador
Celica Canton in Loja Province
Celica Canton in Loja Province
Country Ecuador
ProvinceLoja Province
Area
 • Total521.9 km2 (201.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2022 census)[1]
 • Total14,379
 • Density28/km2 (71/sq mi)

Celica is a canton in Loja Province, Ecuador. Its seat is Celica. The canton is located in the west of the province and is bordered by the cantons of Puyango and Paltas in the north, Sozoranga in the east, Macará in the south, and Pindal and Zapotillo in the west. It covers 521.9 km2 at an altitude of 2,500 m.

Demographics[edit]

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

Attractions[edit]

  • "El Pucará" Hill
  • The Pillars of Quilluzara - an archaeological site of pre-Incan petroglyphs

4°6′9″S 79°57′16″W / 4.10250°S 79.95444°W / -4.10250; -79.95444

References[edit]

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