La Libertad, Pacific coastal city in Santa Elena Province, Ecuador.
La Libertad extends along the western coast of Ecuador, covering 18.71 square kilometers with a population of 112,154 residents as of 2022.
The settlement changed its name from La Agujereada to La Libertad in 1918, and the arrival of Anglo Ecuadorian Oilfields in 1920 transformed it into an industrial center.
The territory holds archaeological evidence of pre-Hispanic civilizations, including Las Vegas and Valdivia cultures, known for their ceramic craftsmanship and maritime traditions.
Located 111 kilometers from Guayaquil, the city connects to major destinations through Highway E40 and provides regular bus services to neighboring coastal towns.
The city maintains active oil fields and reservoirs while supporting a dense population of 6,000 people per square kilometer, making it the most populated area in Santa Elena Province.
Location: Santa Elena Province
Location: La Libertad Canton
Inception: February 9, 1918
Elevation above the sea: 10 m
Website: http://lalibertad.gob.ec
GPS coordinates: -2.22081,-80.90776
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:51
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