| Capital | Cuenca |
|---|---|
| Today | Ecuador Peru Colombia Brazil |
| Subdivision | Department |
| Year start | June 25, 1822 |
| P 1 | Gran Colombia |
| S 1 | Ecuador |
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.