Georeferenciación, análisis y función del patrimonio toponímico del cantón Cuenca: parroquia rurales de Cumbe y Victoria del Portete

Abstract

This work that has the title: “Georeferenciación, Análisis y Función del Patrimonio Toponímico del Cantón Cuenca: Parroquias Rurales de Cumbe y Victoria del Portete” is a research contribution that aims to acknowledge the variety of toponyms or place names of existing areas as well as the cultural richness toponyms involve for each place. Toponyms are linked to areas of interest such as geography, history, anthropology, botany, linguistics among others, areas that are associated as a testimony of the relationship that has existed and still exists between man and environment as well as time and nature. This has been considered as part of the inhabitant’s life philosophy. The study of toponyms has been achieved based on the written historical files, dictionaries and bibliographical sources. Furthermore on-site work has been based on information gathered through interviews and surveys which were applied to the population belonging to the places concerned. Moreover, Georeferencing and the technical process will be completed through Arcgis 10.1. This software allows to develop a Geographic Information System (GIS), therefore geographical information like location, literal meaning, etymological meaning, origin of the place name can be linked to the toponym. Map production is also part of the analysis of the toponymic information. The study will aim to establish a logical relationship between the toponym and the geographical space. These are part of the cultural heritage present until today, therefore its conservation and preservation through different mechanisms is necessary.