Geography.
The
small town
of Canar is
situated 66
kms north
of Cuenca
in the southern
highlands.
Canar is surrounded
by the mountains
of Cancay,
Bueran and
the hills
of Molobog.
Los
Rios
The
hydrographic
system consists
of River Canar
and its tributaries.
This river
originates
in Azuay and
flows towards
the south
west into
the Gulf of
Guayaquil
near to Isla
de Mondragon.
In one particular
part it assumes
the name Culebrillas
until it joins
with River
Hatun-Canar.
Several tributaries
such as Juncal,
San Miguel,
Suscal and
San Vicente
join the river
along the
way.
River
Angas originates
in the north,
along the
border with
Chimborazo,
which later
joins up with
River Alausi
to form River
Chanchan until
reaching River
Chimbo.
River
Azoguez runs
at the foot
of the town
of the same
name which
flows towards
Chuquipata
continuing
to the province
of Azuay to
form River
Paute.
Demography.
Birth
and fertility
rates are
relatively
high in the
province of
Canar.
The rural
population
stands at
75 per cent,
agricultural
production
on the small
landholdings
does not generate
enough profit
in the area.
Emmigration
from the area
is low, however,
those who
do decide
to leave the
area usually
go to Guayas
in search
of better
work opportunities.
A
high percentage
of residences
lack sufficient
water supplies
and the sewage
system is
at present
limited.
Last Updated
1st August 2006
(DLW)
