Naranjal Canton | |
|---|---|
 Location of Guayas Province in Ecuador | |
 Cantons of Guayas Province | |
| Country |  Ecuador |
| Province | Guayas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,702 km2 (657 sq mi) |
| Population (2022 census) [1] | |
| • Total | 83,691 |
| • Density | 49/km2 (130/sq mi) |
Naranjal is a canton in the province of Guayas in western continental Ecuador. The canton was created in 1960 and named after its seat, Naranjal.
Ethnic groups as of the Ecuadorian census of 2010: [2]
Guayas is a coastal province in Ecuador. It is bordered to the west by Manabí, Santa Elena, and the Pacific Ocean ; to the east by Los Ríos, Bolívar, Chimborazo, Cañar, and Azuay; to the north by Los Ríos and Bolívar; and to the south by El Oro and the Pacific Ocean.
El Oro is the southernmost of Ecuador's coastal provinces. It was named for its historically important gold production. Today it is one of the world's major exporters of bananas. The capital is Machala.
Los Ríos is a province in Ecuador. The capital is Babahoyo. The province was founded on October 6, 1860. Under legislative decree. Babahoyo was made its capital on September 30, 1948.
Balsas is a canton in the Province of El Oro in Ecuador. The name of the canton is due to the abundant amount of balsa trees that existed in this area. The customs and traditions in Balsas are based on the influence brought by the first settlers from the Cantón Piñas, Zaruma, and part of the Province of Loja. Balsas is a privileged town, its location, natural resources, and economic conditions are unique conditions that have allowed it to aim towards development.
Piñas is a canton in the El Oro Province, Ecuador. Its seat is Piñas. It is also known as the "Orchid of The Andes" because of the many orchids grown nearby. The town was named Piñas by Juan de Loayza, in honor of his homeland Piñas in Spain. It is located 1,126 metres (3,694 ft) above sea level.
Loja Canton is located in the southeast of the Province of Loja bordering the Podocarpus National Park and the Province of Zamora-Chinchipe in the east and south, and the cantons of Saraguro in the north, Catamayo, Gonzanama, and Quilanga in the west. The principal city is Loja which is also the provincial capital. It is also home to Vilcabamba, the "Valley of Longevity."
Calvas is a canton of the Province of Loja, Ecuador, located in the south of the province, bordering Paltas and Gonzanamá in the north, Quilanga and Espíndola in the east, Peru in the south, and Sozoranga in the west. It covers 851.2 km2 at an altitude of about 1,932 m. The total population is 26,042, and the capital city of the canton is Cariamanga.
Catamayo Canton is a canton of Loja Province in Ecuador. Its seat is Catamayo. It is located in the north of the province, bordered by the cantons of Loja, Gonzanamá, Olmedo, and Chaguarpamba. In it is located the largest and most fertile valley of the province, and is the location of the Monterrey Sugar Cane Processing Plant, a major sugarcane operation which is a financial boon to the province and country. The town of La Toma in Catamayo is the seat of the city of Loja's airport.
Celica is a canton in Loja Province, Ecuador. Its seat is Celica. The canton is located in the west of the province and is bordered by the cantons of Puyango and Paltas in the north, Sozoranga in the east, Macará in the south, and Pindal and Zapotillo in the west. It covers 521.9 km2 at an altitude of 2,500 m.
Espíndola is a canton in the Province of Loja Ecuador. It is located in the south-east, bordered by the cantons of Quilanga and Calvas, the province of Zamora-Chinchipe and the country of Peru. It covers an area of 632 km2 at an altitude of 1720 m, with a population of 19,213. The average temperature is 19.9 °C.
Gonzanamá is a canton in the Province of Loja, Ecuador. It is located in the south-east of the province, bordered by the cantons of Catamayo, Loja, Quilanga, Calvas, and Paltas. It is the "agricultural, farming, and craftsmanship capital of Loja." Gonzanamá Canton covers 681.9 km2 at an altitude of 2,045 m, with a population of 12,247. The principal town is Gonzanamá.
Daule, is a canton located in the Guayas province in Ecuador. Created in 1820, it is one of the most important parts of Guayas thanks to its rice production and other products such as corn and eggs.
The Province of Santa Elena is a province of Ecuador in the coastal region. Created in 2007 from territory that belonged to the Guayas Province, it is one of the two newest provinces of Ecuador, along with Santo Domingo de Los Tsáchilas. Its capital city is Santa Elena, from which the province derives its name.
Santa Isabel Canton is a canton of Ecuador, located in the Azuay Province. Its capital is the town of Santa Isabel. Its population at the 2001 census was 18,015.
El Empalme Canton is a canton of Ecuador, located in the Guayas Province. Its capital is the town of El Empalme. Its population at the 2001 census was 64,789.
Santa Lucía Canton is a canton of Ecuador, located in the Guayas Province. Its capital is the town of Santa Lucía. Its population at the 2001 census was 33,868.
Simón Bolívar Canton is a canton of Ecuador, located in the Guayas Province. Its capital is the town of Simón Bolívar. Its population at the 2001 census was 20,385.
Macará Canton is a canton of Ecuador, located in the Loja Province. Its capital is the town of Macará. Its population at the 2001 census was 18,350.
Baba Canton is a canton of Ecuador, located in the Los Ríos Province. Its capital is the town of Baba. Its population at the 2001 census was 35,185.
Puebloviejo Canton is a canton of Ecuador, located in the Los Ríos Province. Its capital is the town of Puebloviejo. Its population at the 2001 census was 29,420.
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