Azogues

Azogues San Francisco de Peleusí de Azogues
City
From top, left to right: Panoramic view of the city, Pedestrian Bridge of the Burgay River, Marco Romero Heredia Children's Park, Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Cloud, Virgin of the Cloud viewpoint on the Abuga hill and Jorge Andrade Cantos Stadium.
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Azogues Location in Ecuador
Coordinates: 2°44′S 78°50′W / 2.733°S 78.833°W / -2.733; -78.833
Country	Ecuador
Province	Cañar
Canton	Azogues
Founded	April 16, 1825[1]
Government
• Mayor	Javier Serrano
Area
• City	14.34 km2 (5.54 sq mi)
Elevation	2,518 m (8,261 ft)
Population  (2022 census)[2]
• City	35,763
• Density	2,500/km2 (6,500/sq mi)
Demonym	Azogueño
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
Climate	Cfb
Website	www.azogues.gob.ec (in Spanish)

Azogues (Spanish pronunciation: [aˈsoɣes]) is the capital of Azogues Canton and of Cañar Province in Ecuador.

Azogues Canton had a population of 74,515 (2022 census).^[3]

Azogues is located at 2,518 meters above sea level (8,261 feet), its population is of 35,763 and its average temperature is 17 °C (63 °F). It is also known for its Panama hat industry (jipi japa); the hats are produced primarily for export.

It was founded on 4 October 1562, by Gil Ramirez Davalos. Initially part of the old Township of Cuenca, in 1775 it was promoted to parish status.