Chone Canton

Chone Canton stretches across 3,063 square kilometers of coastal Ecuador, containing eight parishes including Boyacá, Canuto, Chibunga, and Convento at 14 meters elevation.

The region was established in 1735 when Friar José Antonio Cedeño founded Villa de San Cayetano de Chone, which later developed into an agricultural and transportation center.

The population of 128,166 residents reflects diverse ethnic groups with Mestizo comprising 68.8%, Montubio 20.4%, and Afro-Ecuadorian communities representing 6.4% of inhabitants.

Located 182 kilometers west of Quito, Chone Canton connects to major cities through regular bus services, with travel times averaging seven hours to the national capital.

Residents adapt to seasonal flooding from the Río Chone by constructing traditional houses on bamboo stilts, maintaining agricultural activities throughout the year.

Location: Manabí Province

Capital city: Chone

Elevation above the sea: 14 m

Website: https://chone.gob.ec

GPS coordinates: -0.68333,-80.10000

Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:59