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Rocafuerte Canton, Administrative canton in Manabi Province, Ecuador

Rocafuerte Canton extends across 278.8 square kilometers of land in coastal Ecuador, maintaining an elevation of 17 meters above sea level.

The region transformed from a colonial settlement known as San Judas Tadeo into an official canton on September 30, 1852, through legislative decree.

The population comprises 64.7% Mestizo and 29.4% Montubio communities, contributing to the varied traditions and social practices of the region.

The canton operates multiple health centers and sub-centers throughout its communities, providing medical services to its 42,688 residents as of 2022.

Local agriculture focuses on rice production in the Portoviejo River valley, earning the canton recognition as the granary of Manabi Province.

Location: Manabí Province

Elevation above the sea: 17 m

GPS coordinates: -0.92000,-80.46000

Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:15

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