Chordeleg

Chordeleg (Spanish pronunciation: [tʃoɾˈðeleɣ]) is a town and parish and seat of Chordeleg Canton, Azuay Province, Ecuador. The parish covers an area of 16.3 km2 (6.3 sq mi) and according to the 2022 Ecuadorian census it had a population of 6,907.

Chordeleg
Town and parish
Chordeleg
Coordinates: 2°56′S 78°46′W
CountryEcuador
ProvinceAzuay Province
CantonChordeleg Canton
Area
  Town2.95 km2 (1.14 sq mi)
  Parish16.3 km2 (6.3 sq mi)
Population
 (2022 census)
  Town4,445
  Density1,500/km2 (3,900/sq mi)
  Parish
6,907
  Parish density420/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (ECT)
ClimateCfb

Chordeleg is well known for its jewelry industry, especially gold and silver filigree jewelry.

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