# Shushufindi

> city in Sucumbíos Province, Ecuador

**Wikidata**: [Q13190763](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13190763)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/shushufindi

## Summary
Shushufindi is a city located in the Sucumbíos Province of Ecuador, serving as the capital of the Shushufindi Canton. Founded in 1972, it is situated at an elevation of 260 metres above sea level and had a population of 16,328 according to the 2022 census.

## Key Facts
- **Official Name:** Shushufindi
- **Classification:** City; parroquia urbana of Ecuador
- **Location:** Sucumbíos Province, Ecuador; located within the Shushufindi Canton
- **Capital Status:** Capital of the Shushufindi Canton
- **Inception:** 1972
- **Population:** 16,328 (2022 census, preferred value); 16,335 (2010)
- **Area:** 7.27 square kilometres
- **Elevation:** 260 metres above sea level
- **Coordinates:** Latitude -0.18568, Longitude -76.64435
- **Timezone:** UTC−05:00
- **Demonym:** shushufindense
- **Official Language:** Spanish
- **Patron Saint:** Francis of Assisi
- **Postal Code:** EC210450
- **Local Dialing Code:** 593 6
- **Website:** https://shushufindi.gob.ec/

## FAQs
**Where is Shushufindi located?**
Shushufindi is situated in the Sucumbíos Province of Ecuador, specifically within the Shushufindi Canton. It lies at coordinates latitude -0.18568 and longitude -76.64435.

**What is the population of Shushufindi?**
According to the 2022 census, the city has a population of 16,328. An earlier record from 2010 listed the population as 16,335.

**When was Shushufindi founded?**
The city was established in 1972.

**What is the geographical size and elevation of Shushufindi?**
The city covers an area of 7.27 square kilometres and sits at an elevation of 260 metres above sea level.

**What cultural identifiers are associated with Shushufindi?**
The official language is Spanish, and residents are known by the demonym "shushufindense." The city's patron saint is Francis of Assisi.

## Why It Matters
Shushufindi serves as the administrative center for the Shushufindi Canton, playing a pivotal role in the local governance and civic organization of the region within Sucumbíos Province. Its establishment in 1972 marks it as a relatively modern development in the region, evolving into a significant urban settlement with a defined infrastructure that includes a dedicated government web portal and specific civic symbols like a flag. The city's demographic data, tracked through recent censuses, provides essential metrics for regional planning and resource allocation in northern Ecuador.

## Notable For
- Serving as the capital of the Shushufindi Canton.
- Maintaining a stable population of over 16,000 residents across the 2010 and 2022 censuses.
- Being one of the parroquias urbanas (urban parishes) of Ecuador.
- Having a distinct civic identity represented by the demonym "shushufindense" and the patron saint Francis of Assisi.

## Body

### Geography and Location
Shushufindi is geographically positioned in the Sucumbíos Province of Ecuador. The city's precise coordinates are latitude -0.18568 and longitude -76.64435. It occupies a land area of 7.27 square kilometres. The terrain is situated at an elevation of 260 metres above sea level. The city operates within the UTC−05:00 timezone.

### Demographics
The population of Shushufindi has been formally recorded through census data. In 2010, the population was documented at 16,335. The most recent preferred data point from the 2022 census records a population of 16,328. This data was determined through official census methods and referenced via government power bi reports.

### Governance and Administration
Established in 1972, Shushufindi functions as a parroquia urbana (urban parish) of Ecuador. It holds the administrative status of being the capital of the Shushufindi Canton. The local government maintains an official online presence at https://shushufindi.gob.ec/. The city has a unique SNARC ID associated with the 1996 Summer Olympics.

### Civic Symbols and Culture
The city's official symbols and cultural attributes include:
- **Flag:** Represented by the image file `Flag_of_Shushufindi.svg`.
- **Patron Saint:** Francis of Assisi.
- **Demonym:** Residents are referred to as shushufindense.
- **Official Language:** Spanish.

### Infrastructure and Connectivity
Shushufindi is integrated into national communication and logistical networks through specific codes. The postal code for the area is EC210450. The local dialing code is 593 6.

### Media and Documentation
The entity is documented across various Wikimedia projects and languages. It has a sitelink count of 6, with Wikipedia presence in languages including Commons, German (de), Spanish (es), Italian (it), Polish (pl), and Quechua (qu). An image of the city is available via Wikimedia Commons at `Shushufindi.jpg`. The Wikidata description defines it simply as a "city in Sucumbíos Province, Ecuador."

## References

1. [Source](https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjoiNWUzMjQwOWMtZjFhOS00NjczLTk0YTItNjcwZmRmY2YxMjkyIiwidCI6ImYxNThhMmU4LWNhZWMtNDQwNi1iMGFiLWY1ZTI1OWJkYTExMiJ9)
2. [Source](http://shushufindi.gob.ec/portal%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F05%2FANEXO-N%25C2%25B01-MEMORIA-DE-LIMITES-URBANOS-v2.0.pdf&usg=AOvVaw1OCLeOmMVZDcjw5eNtaGMw&opi=89978449)