Independence of Cuenca and the whole Ecuador leads to the republican life, in the first instance belonging to the Great Colombia with the Departments of Venezuela, Cundinamarca and Quito.
In 1824 the Congress of Colombia proclaims the department of Azuay conformed by the provinces of Cuenca, Loja and Jaén of Bracamoros & Mainas.
The Cantons of the province of Cuenca are: Cuenca, Gualaceo, Cañar and Girón. This pronouncement was sanctioned by Francisco of Paula Santander president responsible for Colombia on June 25, 1824. Date in which is considered Gualaceo was declared canton
