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Sígsig
San Sebastian de Sígsig
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Nickname: 
La Cuna de la Paja Toquilla (The Cradle of Toquilla Straw)
Sígsig is located in Ecuador
Sígsig
Sígsig
Coordinates: 3°3′3.1″S 78°47′43.4″W / 3.050861°S 78.795389°W / -3.050861; -78.795389
Country Ecuador
Province Azuay
CantonSigsig
Named afterSíksik
Government
 • MayorHolger Duchitanga Morocho
Area
 • Total
2.017 km2 (0.7788 sq mi)
Population
 (2022 census)[1]
 • Total
4,029
 • Density1,997/km2 (5,173/sq mi)
Time zoneECT
Websitewww.sigsig.gob.ec

Sígsig, officially San Sebastian de Sígsig is a town that is located in Azuay Province, Ecuador. It is the seat of the Sígsig Canton and the parish itself. Sígsig is home to the biggest Panama Hat in the canton, and known for its festivals, and parades. Its population is 4,029 (2022 census), and its population density is 1,997/km2 (5,173/sq mi).

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