Cotopaxi Province

Cotopaxi (Spanish pronunciation: [kotoˈpaksi]) is one of the provinces of Ecuador. The capital is Latacunga. The province contains the Cotopaxi Volcano, an intermittent volcano with a height of 19,347 feet (5,897 m).

Cotopaxi
Province
Province of Cotopaxi
Location of Cotopaxi in Ecuador.
Cantons of Cotopaxi Province
Coordinates: 0°56′S 78°37′W
CountryEcuador
CapitalLatacunga
Cantons
List of Cantons
Government
  Provincial PrefectJorge Guamán
Area
  Total6,185 km2 (2,388 sq mi)
Population
 (2022 census)
  Total470,210
  Density76/km2 (200/sq mi)
Vehicle registrationX
HDI (2017)0.722
high · 15th
Websitewww.cotopaxi.gov.ec
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