Table 1 Study communities: geographical and population characteristics
Locations | Altitude (m.a.s.l) | Average yearly rainfall (mm) | Average temperature (°C) | Population (inhabitants) | Community type | Dominant ethnicity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
El Pedregal | 9 | 2549 | 26.0 | 240 | Semi-urban | African–Ecuatorians |
Ricaurte | 20 | 2553 | 25.9 | 1300 | Semi-urban | African–Ecuatorians |
La Boca | 21 | 2474 | 26.0 | 580 | Rural | African–Ecuatorians |
El Guadual | 600 | 2544 | 25.6 | 250 | Rural | Mestizo |