Imbabura Province
Imbabura (Spanish pronunciation: [imbaˈβuɾa]) is a province located in the Andes of northern Ecuador. The capital is Ibarra. The people of the province speak Spanish and the Imbaburan Quechua language.
Province | |
| Province of Imbabura | |
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Flag of Flag | |
| Imbabura Province in Ecuador Imbabura Province in Ecuador | |
| Cantons of Imbabura Province Cantons of Imbabura Province | |
| Country | File:Flag of Ecuador.svg |
| Capital | Ibarra |
| Government | |
| • Provincial Prefect | Diego García |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,587.51 km2 (1,771.25 sq mi) |
| Population (2010 census) | |
| • Total | 398,244 |
| • Density | 86.81049/km2 (224.8381/sq mi) |
| Time zone | ECT |
| Vehicle registration | I |
| HDI (2017) | 0.747[1] high · 7th |
The summit of Cotacachi Volcano at an elevation of 4,944 metres (16,220 ft) is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) north-east of the town of Cotacachi.
Cantons
The province is divided into six cantons. The following table lists each with its population at the 2010 census, its area in square kilometres (km²), and the name of the capital.[2]
| Canton | Pop. (2010) | Area (km²) | Seat/Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Ante | 43,518 | 81 | Atuntaqui |
| Cotacachi | 40,036 | 1,726 | Cotacachi |
| Ibarra | 181,175 | 1,093 | Ibarra |
| Otavalo | 104,874 | 500 | Otavalo |
| Pimampiro | 12,970 | 437 | Pimampiro |
| San Miguel de Urcuquí | 15,671 | 779 | Urcuquí |
Imbabura Province Media
- Cotacachi volcano.JPG
Cotacachi volcano as seen from the town of Cotacachi.
- Andes Mountains South America Photograph 022.JPG
Imbabura Volcano photographed in black and white.
References
- ↑ Villalba, Juan. "Human Development Index in Ecuador". Scribd (in español). Retrieved 2019-02-05.
- ↑ Cantons of Ecuador. Statoids.com. Retrieved 4 November 2009.
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