Chimborazo Province
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Cantons
The province is divided into 10 cantons. The following table lists each with its population at the time of the 2010 census, its area in square kilometres (km2), and the name of the canton seat or capital.[1]
| Canton | Pop. (2010)[2] | Area (km2) | Seat/Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alausí | 44,089 | 1,644 | Alausí |
| Chambo | 11,885 | 163 | Chambo |
| Chunchi | 12,686 | 273 | Chunchi |
| Colta | 44,971 | 829 | Cajabamba |
| Cumandá | 12,922 | 159 | Cumandá |
| Guamote | 45,153 | 1,216 | Guamote |
| Guano | 42,851 | 460 | Guano |
| Pallatanga | 11,544 | 377 | Pallatanga |
| Penipe | 6,739 | 370 | Penipe |
| Riobamba | 225,741 | 980 | Riobamba |
Demographics
Ethnic groups as of the Ecuadorian census of 2010:[3]
- Mestizo 58.4%
- Indigenous 38.0%
- White 2.2%
- Afro-Ecuadorian 1.1%
- Montubio 0.3%
- Other 0.1%
See also
References
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- ↑ Cantons of Ecuador. Statoids.com. Retrieved 4 November 2009.
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External links
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- Template:In lang Gobierno de la Provincia de Chimborazo, official website
- Template:In lang Radio Mundial Riobamba
- Chimborazo area map
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