Pasaje Canton

Pasaje Canton is an administrative division in El Oro Province that encompasses both urban and rural areas organized into several distinct parishes. The territory contains communities of varying sizes that together form a functioning regional entity.

The area was established in 1758 when local authorities negotiated to protect the land from speculative sales and outside control. This early agreement helped shape the region's development into its current form.

The region is home to people from mestizo, white, Afro-Ecuadorian, and montubio backgrounds who shape local daily life and community traditions together.

The canton has schools, medical facilities, and public services spread across its territory serving different communities. Visitors should know that accommodations and basic services are easier to find in the larger urban centers.

The original settlement moved several times before finally settling in its current location due to environmental challenges. These relocations reveal how early inhabitants had to adapt and reshape their community to survive.

Location: El Oro Province

Inception: November 1, 1894

Capital city: Pasaje

Elevation above the sea: 26 m

GPS coordinates: -3.32690,-79.80490

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:23