Ibarra, Ecuador
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Ibarra (Spanish pronunciation: [iˈβara]; full name San Miguel de Ibarra; Quechua: Impapura) is a city in northern Ecuador and the capital of the Imbabura Province. It lies at the foot of the Imbabura Volcano and on the left bank of the Tahuando river. It is located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) northeast of Ecuador's capital Quito.
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Ibarra | |
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City | |
San Miguel de Ibarra | |
Nickname: La Ciudad Blanca (The White City) | |
Coordinates: 0°21′45.64″N 78°07′50.40″W | |
Country | Ecuador |
Province | Imbabura |
Canton | Ibarra Canton |
Founded | 28 September 1606 |
Re-founded | 28 April 1872 |
Founded by | Cristóbal de Troya y Pinque |
Named for | San Miguel de Ibarra |
Parishes | Urban Parishes
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Government | |
• Mayor | Álvaro Castillo |
Area | |
• City | 41.26 km2 (15.93 sq mi) |
Elevation | 2,225 m (7,300 ft) |
Population (2022 census)[1] | |
• City | 157,941 |
• Density | 3,800/km2 (9,900/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (ECT) |
Postal code | EC100150 |
Area code | (+593) 6 |
Climate | Csb |
Website | www |
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