Loja topographic maps

Across the road from University Park is the botanical garden which is open to the public and the oldest in Ecuador, created in 1949. There are over 800 native and exotic species. It is a living laboratory for scientific research and environmental education. It covers an area of 7 hectares divided into 5…

Average elevation: 7,516 ft

Average elevation: 4,767 ft

Calvas is a canton of the Province of Loja, Ecuador, located in the south of the province, bordering Paltas and Gonzanamá in the north, Quilanga and Espíndola in the east, Peru in the south, and Sozoranga in the west. It covers 851.2 km2 at an altitude of about 1,932 m. The total population is 26,042, and…

Average elevation: 5,285 ft

Average elevation: 3,159 ft

Average elevation: 4,367 ft

Average elevation: 6,650 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: 5,269 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: 7,575 ft

Average elevation: 11,020 ft

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Average elevation: 5,285 ft

Average elevation: 7,470 ft

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Average elevation: 1,680 ft

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Average elevation: 8,219 ft

Average elevation: 5,472 ft

Average elevation: 8,173 ft

Average elevation: 5,591 ft

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Average elevation: 6,250 ft

Average elevation: 3,189 ft