Portoviejo Canton, Administrative canton in Manabí Province, Ecuador.
Portoviejo Canton spans across 957 square kilometers of varied terrain, incorporating nine urban parishes and seven rural districts at 42 meters elevation.
The canton was established on June 25, 1824, concurrent with the creation of Manabí Province and two other cantons: Jipijapa and Montecristi.
The population of 322,925 residents represents a diverse mix where Mestizo communities form 67.9%, Montubio 20.8%, and other ethnic groups contribute to local traditions.
The territory experiences two distinct weather patterns: a rainy season from January to May and a dry period from June to December.
The canton contains multiple small mountain ranges, including Río Chico and Picoazá, which characterize its geographical landscape and influence local development patterns.
Location: Manabí Province
Inception: June 25, 1824
Capital city: Portoviejo
Elevation above the sea: 42 m
Website: https://portoviejo.gob.ec
GPS coordinates: -1.05618,-80.45522
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:05
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