Latacunga Canton

Latacunga Canton
Guaytacama with Cotopaxi volcano in the background
Guaytacama with Cotopaxi volcano in the background
Latacunga Canton in Cotopaxi Province
Latacunga Canton in Cotopaxi Province
Parishes of Latacunga Canton
Parishes of Latacunga Canton
Coordinates: 0°56′S 78°37′W / 0.933°S 78.617°W / -0.933; -78.617
Country Ecuador
ProvinceCotopaxi Province
CapitalLatacunga
Area
 • Total
1,494 km2 (577 sq mi)
Population
 (2022 census)
 • Total
217,261
 • Density145.4/km2 (376.6/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (ECT)
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Latacunga Canton is one of seven cantons of the Cotopaxi Province in Ecuador. Its population at the 2001 census was 143,979. Its capital is the town of Latacunga.