Azuay Department
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Azuay Department was created with the 1824 reform of the subdivisions of Gran Colombia.
- Cuenca Province - Capital: Cuenca. Cantons: Cuenca, Cañar, Gualaseo y Girón.
- Loja Province - Capital: Loja. Cantons: Loja, Catacocha, Cariamanga y Zaruma.
- Jaén de Bracamoros y Maynas Province - Capital: Jaén de Bracamoros. Cantons: Jaén, Borja y Jeveros.