Political Division
The province is divided into nine cantons. The following table lists each with its population as of the 2001 census, its area in square kilometres (km²), and the name of the canton seat or capital.
| Canton | Pop. (2001) | Area (km²) | Seat/Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centinela del Cóndor | 7,230 | 519 | Zumbi |
| Chinchipe | 8,495 | 1,194 | Zumba |
| El Pangui | 7,441 | 614 | El Pangui |
| Nangaritza | 4,797 | 2,096 | Guayzimi (Nangaritza) |
| Palanda | 7,066 | 1,925 | Palanda |
| Paquisha | Paquisha | ||
| Yacuambi | 5,229 | 1,242 | Yacuambi |
| Yantzaza | 14,552 | 990 | Yantzaza |
| Zamora | 21,791 | 1,876 | Zamora |
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