Guano is a location in the Chimborazo Province, Ecuador. It is the seat of the Guano Canton. The town is well known for its handmade leather products and ornate rugs.
Guano
Wanu | |
|---|---|
Town | |
 Central plaza in Guano | |
  Guano | |
| Coordinates: 01°35′0″S 78°38′0″W / 1.58333°S 78.63333°W | |
| Country |  Ecuador |
| Province |  Chimborazo Province |
| Canton | Guano Canton |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Oswaldo Vinicio Estrada Aviles |
| Area | |
| • Town | 4.86 km2 (1.88 sq mi) |
| Population (2022 census)[1] | |
| • Town | 9,136 |
| • Density | 1,900/km2 (4,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | ECT |
| Website | http://www.municipiodeguano.gov.ec/ |
Surrounded by landscapes of mountains and overshadowed by the nearby active volcano, El Altar, the town features a variety of attractions and activities. Small in size, it can be explored easily on foot.[2]
References
edit- ^ Citypopulation.de Population and area of Guano
- ^ "A VISIT TO GUANO IN ECUADOR". Ecuador.com. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
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