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 Jeberos.
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