Santo Domingo, Commercial center in western foothills of Andes, Ecuador.
Santo Domingo stands at an elevation of 550 meters, connecting the Sierra and Coastal regions through a network of major transportation routes.
The city's official establishment in 1899 marked the beginning of regional development, leading to its current status as Ecuador's fourth largest population center.
The Tsáchila indigenous community maintains their tradition of coloring their hair with red achiote plant extract, influencing the city's historical name.
Santo Domingo functions as a strategic commercial point between Quito and Guayaquil, with agricultural production focusing on bananas, coffee, and cocoa.
The city experiences a tropical monsoon climate with annual rainfall reaching 3,227 millimeters, creating conditions for diverse agricultural activities.
Location: Santo Domingo Canton
Inception: November 6, 1899
Elevation above the sea: 550 m
Website: http://santodomingo.gob.ec
GPS coordinates: -0.25417,-79.17194
Latest update: June 3, 2025 08:35
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