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The city was founded by Spanish explorers in 1571 and officially recognized on November 11, 1811. It celebrates its independence day on November 10, commemorating the day the city definitively declared its independence from the Spanish.
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Panoramic view of the city, monument to Simon Bolivar behind St. Peter Cathedral, monument to Guaranga, St. Peter of Guanujo Sanctuary, Prefecture of Bolívar, May 7th Street, May 15th Square and bridge over the Culebrillas
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The city has a population of 30,755 (2022 census) and is growing. It has severe electrical and water supply problems. Water is drawn from high surface sources, mostly from the
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in 1674 and 1775, sustaining significant damage, but rebuilding both times. After the 1775 earthquake, it took almost four years to rebuild the city.
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glacier, and is of good drinking quality. The city is also known for its week-long carnival and for its "Pajaro Azul" alcoholic drink.
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The city was declared an official Ecuadorian cultural center on October 23, 1997, reflecting the historic
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The downtown area is situated around Parque Libertador Simon Bolivar, named for the heroic liberator,
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majority has seized political power and most of the local elected officers are of Quechua origin.
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Guaranda, including urban and rural area, has around 65,000 parishioners in eleven parishes.
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Climate data for Guaranda (San Simón), elevation 2,600 m (8,500 ft), (1971–2000)
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Guaranda, Sucre
From top, left to right: Panoramic view of the city, monument to Simon Bolivar behind St. Peter Cathedral, monument to Guaranga, St. Peter of Guanujo Sanctuary, Prefecture of Bolívar, May 7th Street, May 15th Square and bridge over the Culebrillas River.
Guaranda is located in Ecuador
1°36′S 79°0′W / 1.600°S 79.000°W / -1.600; -79.000
Country
Ecuador
Province
Bolívar
Canton
Guaranda Canton
Mayor
Time zone
UTC-5
ECT
Climate
Cwb
www.guaranda.gob.ec
[ɡwaˈɾanda]
city
Ecuador
Bolívar
Andes mountains
Riobamba
Babahoyo
Ambato
Quechua Indians
mestizo
indigenous
Chimborazo

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