Guayas Province

The province extends across 17,139 square kilometers of land, from coastal areas to fertile agricultural regions along the Guayas River delta system.

The territory gained provincial status on June 25, 1824, establishing Guayaquil as its capital and primary port for maritime trade in Ecuador.

The provincial population includes Mestizos, Montubios, Afro-Ecuadorians, and Indigenous communities, each contributing to regional traditions and festivities.

The public transportation network connects 25 cantons through regular bus services, with Guayaquil serving as the central transportation hub.

The Guayas River basin represents the largest river system on the western side of South America's Andes Mountains.

Location: Ecuador

Inception: June 25, 1824

Capital city: Guayaquil

Elevation above the sea: 15 m

Shares border with: Santa Elena Province, Manabí Province, Los Ríos Province, Bolívar Province, Chimborazo Province, Cañar Province, Azuay Province, El Oro Province

Address: Guayas, Ecuador EC09

Website: https://guayas.gob.ec

GPS coordinates: -1.90000,-79.80000

Latest update: May 19, 2025 14:17