El Cisne
| El Cisne | |
|---|---|
  El Cisne Location of El Cisne, shown within the Loja Province | |
| Coordinates: 3°51′4.46″S 79°25′31.14″W / 3.8512389°S 79.4253167°WCoordinates: 3°51′4.46″S 79°25′31.14″W / 3.8512389°S 79.4253167°W | |
| Country |
 Ecuador |
| Province | Pichincha |
| Canton | Quito |
| Elevation | 2,440 m (8,010 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,532 |
| Time zone | NAET (UTC-5) |
El Cisne is a city in the southern region of Ecuador, in the Loja province, about 74 km (46 mi) from the city of Loja.[1]
The city is known for the much venerated Marian National Shrine of Our Lady of El Cisne.[1]
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Marian National Shrine of Our Lady of El Cisne
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Altar of the Marian National Shrine of Our Lady of El Cisne with the icon of the virgin in the center.
Notes
- 1 2 "Official website of the National Shrine of Our Lady of El Cisne". Retrieved 2008-12-21.
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