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Cuenca, Azuay

Ecuador

Regional capital2.8953° S, 78.9963° W

Cuenca is a city located in Ecuador, within the province of Azuay. It has a population of 636,996, making it one of the larger urban centers in the country.

Population636,996
ProvinceAzuay
Coordinates2.8953° S, 78.9963° W
CountryEcuador
Rank in Ecuador#3 of 11,458

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Nearest Airports

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Mariscal Lamar Airport

CUERegional

1.5 km away

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Agroazucar Airport

SEIZLocal

64.2 km away

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Aerocisne Airport

SEDBLocal

67 km away

About Cuenca

Situated at coordinates -2.8953° latitude and -78.9963° longitude, Cuenca lies in the Southern and Western hemispheres. The city is elevated at 2484 meters above sea level and operates under the America/Guayaquil timezone. Nearby cities include Azogues, Gualaceo, Cañar, Nulti, and Llacao.

Cuenca ranks as the third largest city in Ecuador out of a total of 127 cities. With a total urban population of 12,041,900 in the country, it follows Quito and Guayaquil in terms of population size.

Cities in Azuay

The city is the largest in Azuay province, which contains a total of five cities. Other notable cities in the province include Gualaceo, Nulti, Llacao, and La Unión.

Gualaceo17,122Nulti4,589Llacao4,501La Unión1,622TíoÑagEl DescansoSanta RosaSanta RosaTrancapamba

Nearby Cities

In the vicinity of Cuenca, there are 20 cities and towns within 25 km.

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GuatanaCity
1.5 km
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MilchigchigCity
1.5 km
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TotoracochaCity
1.7 km
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Colinas del ParaísoCity
2.4 km
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Hacienda LazaretoCity
2.6 km
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Santa María del VergelCity
2.6 km
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CulquiCity
2.6 km
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ChilcapambaCity
2.9 km
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Mal PasoCity
3.2 km
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José HerediaCity
3.3 km
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Yanuncay ChicoCity
3.4 km
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MirafloresCity
3.5 km
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Señor MoscosoCity
3.6 km
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TuriCity
3.8 km
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RayolomaCity
3.8 km
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TiopambaCity
3.8 km
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Quinta ChicaCity
3.9 km
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CebollarCity
3.9 km
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VerdillaCity
3.9 km
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CruzlomaCity
4.1 km

Universities in Cuenca

Cuenca is home to 4 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Politecnica Salesiana University1994——
Universidad Católica de Cuenca1970——
Universidad del Azuay1968——
University of Cuenca1867——
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Explore Ecuador

Users can explore other cities in Ecuador, compare countries, see rankings, or view the full city list for more information.

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Largest cities in Ecuador

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

What is the population of Cuenca?

The population of Cuenca is 636,996.

In which province/state is Cuenca located?

Cuenca is located in the province of Azuay.

What are the coordinates of Cuenca?

The coordinates of Cuenca are -2.8953° latitude and -78.9963° longitude.

What is the elevation of Cuenca?

Cuenca is elevated at 2484 meters above sea level.

What is the nearest airport to Cuenca?

The nearest airport to Cuenca is Mariscal Lamar Airport.

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