Guano is a location in the Chimborazo Province, Ecuador. It is the seat of the Guano Canton. The town is well known for its handmade leather products and ornate rugs.

Guano
Wanu
Town
Central plaza in Guano
Central plaza in Guano
Guano is located in Ecuador
Guano
Guano
Coordinates: 01°35′0″S 78°38′0″W / 1.58333°S 78.63333°W / -1.58333; -78.63333
Country Ecuador
Province Chimborazo Province
CantonGuano Canton
Government
 • MayorOswaldo Vinicio Estrada Aviles
Area
 • Town4.86 km2 (1.88 sq mi)
Population
 (2022 census)[1]
 • Town9,136
 • Density1,900/km2 (4,900/sq mi)
Time zoneECT
Websitehttp://www.municipiodeguano.gov.ec/

Surrounded by landscapes of mountains and overshadowed by the nearby active volcano, El Altar, the town features a variety of attractions and activities. Small in size, it can be explored easily on foot.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Citypopulation.de Population and area of Guano
  2. ^ "A VISIT TO GUANO IN ECUADOR". Ecuador.com. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
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