In this article, we will explore the impact of Zamora, Ecuador in various areas of daily life. From its influence on technology to its role in society, Zamora, Ecuador has become a topic of increasing relevance in the contemporary world. Through in-depth analysis, we will examine how Zamora, Ecuador has shaped the way we interact with the world around us, as well as the implications it has for the future. From its origins to its presence today, this article seeks to shed light on the crucial role Zamora, Ecuador plays in our daily lives, and how its influence will continue to shape our present and future.
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Zamora | |
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City | |
Zamora de los Alcaides | |
![]() From top, left to right: Panoramic view of the city, monument to Naya or La Chapetona, downtown, Linear Park of Zamora and Bombuscaro river. | |
Nickname(s): City of Birds and Waterfalls | |
Coordinates: 04°04′09″S 78°57′24″W / 4.06917°S 78.95667°W | |
Country | Ecuador |
Province | Zamora-Chincipe |
Canton | Zamora Canton |
Founded | October 4, 1549 |
Government | |
• Governing body | Municipality of Zamora |
• Mayor | Víctor Manuel González Salinas |
Area | |
• City | 6.23 km2 (2.41 sq mi) |
Elevation | 970 m (3,180 ft) |
Population (2022 census)[1] | |
• City | 17,584 |
• Density | 2,800/km2 (7,300/sq mi) |
Demonym | Zamorano(-a) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (ECT) |
Climate | Af |
Website | www |
Zamora (Spanish pronunciation: [saˈmoɾa]) is a city in southeastern Ecuador; it is the capital of Zamora-Chinchipe province and the seat of Zamora Canton. Zamora is the principal and most populous city in Zamora-Chinchipe. It is located in the Oriente region at the base of the eastern portion of the Andes mountains in Ecuador, at 970 m above sea level, at the convergence of the Zamora, Bombuscaro and Jamboé rivers.
Zamora, which has experienced a boom in growth in since the recent discovery of gold in the surrounding region, is known as the "Mining Capital of Ecuador'", and as the "City of Birds and Waterfalls'", referring to the presence of various species of birds and several waterfalls on the streams that surround the city.
The city stretches from west to east towards Cumbaratza. It is connected by several bus and coach trips to other cantons and provinces.