Founded April 16, 1825 Demonym(s) Azogueño Area 60.94 km² | Canton Azogues Elevation 2,518 m (8,261 ft) Time zone EST (UTC-5) Local time Sunday 10:08 AM Team Deportivo Azogues | |
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Azogues ([aˈsoɣes]) is the capital of Azogues Canton and of Cañar Province in Ecuador. The population of Azogues is 40,000.[1]
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Map of Azogues, Ecuador
Azogues is part of Cuenca Metropolitan area (600,000 inhabitants) is known for its Panama hat industry; the hats are produced primarily for export. The city is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Azogues
LAND TRANSPORTATION: Azogues is well connected to Cuenca via "via rapida" Biblian-Azogues-Cuenca; currently being widened to 6 lanes. Connects to Quito via I35 and to Guayaquil via I40, both newly improved branches of the Panamerican Highway. AIR TRANSPORTATION: Azogues uses Mariscal Lamar Regional Airport located in Cuenca.
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