Loja topographic maps

Average elevation: 4,367 ft

Average elevation: 6,024 ft

Average elevation: 5,269 ft

Average elevation: 4,186 ft

Average elevation: 1,680 ft

Average elevation: 5,285 ft

Average elevation: 5,472 ft

Average elevation: 11,020 ft

Average elevation: 8,547 ft

Average elevation: 7,470 ft

Average elevation: 7,887 ft

The canton covers 651.9 km² situated between altitudes of 500 - 1700 m, and has a population of 35,240.

Average elevation: 6,037 ft

Average elevation: 6,650 ft

Average elevation: 8,219 ft

Average elevation: 7,575 ft

Although the Vilcabambans did not enjoy greater longevity than the rest of the world, researchers noted that the Vilcabamban lifestyle, which included hard work in a high altitude combined with a low-calorie, low-animal-fat diet, did seem to keep the villagers healthy and vigorous in their old age.

Average elevation: 7,224 ft

Average elevation: 8,173 ft

Average elevation: 5,591 ft

Average elevation: 6,877 ft

Average elevation: 6,250 ft

Average elevation: 3,189 ft