Chordeleg

Chordeleg (Spanish pronunciation: [tʃoɾˈðeleɣ]) is a town and parish and seat of Chordeleg Canton, Azuay Province, Ecuador. The parish covers an area of 16.5 km2 (6.4 sq mi) and according to the 2001 Ecuadorian census it had a population total of 5,478.[1]

Chordeleg
Chordeleg
Coordinates: 2°56′S 78°46′W
CountryEcuador
ProvinceAzuay Province
CantonChordeleg Canton
Area
  Total6.4 sq mi (16.5 km2)
Population
 (2001)
  Total5,478
Time zoneUTC-5 (ECT)
ClimateCfb

Chordeleg is well known for its jewelry industry, especially gold and silver filigree jewelry.

See also

For more details, see the Wikipedia in Spanish.Cantón Chordeleg

References

  1. "Parroquia Chordeleg". Asociación de Juntas Parroquiales Rurales del Azuay. Retrieved February 26, 2010.
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