Characay, Cañar

Ecuador

City2.4869° S, 78.9835° W

Characay, in Cañar, Ecuador, is a city.

Population—

ProvinceCañar

Coordinates2.4869° S, 78.9835° W

CountryEcuador

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About Characay

The geographic coordinates of Characay are 2.49° S, 78.98° W, placing it in the Southern Hemisphere. Administratively, it falls within Cañar, Ecuador.

Weather in Characay

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Cities in Cañar

Within the Cañar region of Ecuador, Characay stands alongside cities like La Troncal, Azogues, Cañar.

La Troncal36,353 Azogues34,877 Cañar9,900 Pimo Guarumales Guarangos Guayrapungo Guapán Cargue Cargalchina

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#1 Quito2,781,641 #2 Guayaquil2,723,665 #3 Cuenca636,996 #4 Santo Domingo de los Colorados458,580 #5 Ambato387,309

Frequently Asked Questions

What province or state is Characay in?

Characay is located in Cañar, Ecuador.

Where is Characay located?

Characay is located at coordinates 2.49° S, 78.98° W in Cañar, Ecuador.

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