Cuenca, Ecuador

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Cuenca, Ecuador

Name

Cuenca, Ecuador

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Cuenca is the capital of the Azuay Province in the southern highlands of Ecuador. It was founded in 1557 on the ruins of the Inca city of Tomebamba. The city is renowned for its colonial architecture and cultural significance.

Statistics

Area

70.59 km²

Population

596,101

Location