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The Cantons of Ecuador are the second-level subdivisions of Ecuador, below the provinces. There are 226 cantons in the country, of which three are not in any province. The cantons are further sub-divided into parishes, which are classified as either urban or rural. Below is a list of cantons by province.
Carchi Province
Esmeraldas Province
Loja Province
Napo Province
Santa Elena Province
Zamora-Chinchipe Province
No provinces
Three cantons are not part of any province.
Las Golondrinas
Manga del Cura
El Piedrero
Authorities
In each canton there is a jefe politico, chosen by, and representing the interests of, the president. There are also a mayor (alcalde) and a municipal council (concejo municipal), chosen by popular vote.
See also
Provinces of Ecuador
References
Statoids: Cantons of Ecuador
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