Gualaquiza | |
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Town | |
  Gualaquiza | |
| Coordinates: 3°22′48″S78°34′48″W / 3.38000°S 78.58000°W | |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Province | Morona Santiago |
| Canton | Gualaquiza Canton |
| Area | |
| • Town | 6.45 km2 (2.49 sq mi) |
| Population (2022 census) [1] | |
| • Town | 9,157 |
| • Density | 1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi) |
| Climate | Af |
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