Naranjal Canton, Administrative canton in Guayas Province, Ecuador
Naranjal Canton is an administrative area in Guayas Province located in western Ecuador on flat coastal land. The canton contains several population centers connected by roads that give the region its structure and organization.
The canton was created in 1960 as part of an administrative reorganization within Guayas Province. This establishment allowed for better management of the growing population and economic activities in the coastal region.
Spanish is the main language spoken here, and residents shape daily life through trading activities and connections with neighboring communities. The villages and smaller settlements display local traditions in how buildings are designed and how people organize their daily routines suited to the coastal environment.
Visitors can reach the canton easily from larger cities like Guayaquil and Machala thanks to good road connections. The flat landscape makes traveling and moving through the region relatively straightforward.
The canton has a tropical climate with high rainfall that makes the area suited for farming. Regular rains and warm weather allow crops to grow throughout the year.
Location: Guayas Province
Elevation above the sea: 27 m
GPS coordinates: -2.67280,-79.61500
Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:21
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