Azogues information

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.
Flag Coat of arms
Azogues Location in Ecuador
Coordinates: 2°44′S 78°50′W / 2.733°S 78.833°W / -2.733; -78.833Coordinates: 2°44′S 78°50′W / 2.733°S 78.833°W / -2.733; -78.833
Country	Ecuador
Province	Cañar Province
Canton	Azogues
Founded	April 16, 1825[1]
Government
• Mayor	Romel Sarmiento Movimiento Ciudadano
Area
• City	60.94 km2 (23.53 sq mi)
• Metro	611.41 km2 (236.07 sq mi)
Elevation	2,518 m (8,261 ft)
Population  (2015 INEC estimate)
• City	40,000
• Density	660/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
• Metro	80,000
• Metro density	130/km2 (340/sq mi)
Demonym	Azogueño
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
Climate	Cfb
Website	www.azogues.gob.ec (in Spanish)

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

The population of Azogues is approximately 40,000.^[2]

Azogues is located at 2,518 meters above sea level (8,261 feet), its population is of 39,848 inhabitants, 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.