Machala Canton, Administrative canton in El Oro Province, Ecuador.
Machala Canton extends over 372 square kilometers of coastal lowlands near the Gulf of Guayaquil, containing urban and agricultural territories.
The canton received its official designation on June 25, 1824, following Ecuador's independence movement from Spanish colonial rule.
The population of 306,309 residents includes a mix of Mestizo, Afro-Ecuadorian, White, Montubio, and Indigenous communities, each contributing to local traditions.
The canton operates under UTC-5 time zone and maintains direct access to international shipping through Puerto Bolívar's commercial facilities.
The territory contains extensive banana plantations that support Ecuador's position as a leading global exporter of the fruit.
Location: El Oro Province
Inception: June 25, 1824
Elevation above the sea: 9 m
Website: http://machala.gob.ec
GPS coordinates: -3.26667,-79.96667
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:59
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