Esmeraldas Province

The province extends along the Pacific Ocean shoreline with diverse landscapes ranging from beaches to rainforests, covering 15,841 square kilometers of territory.

Established on November 20, 1847, Esmeraldas Province became a strategic region for Ecuador due to its position as the northernmost province bordering Colombia.

The region maintains a strong Afro-Ecuadorian presence, representing 43.9 percent of the population according to the 2010 census, with distinct music and dance traditions.

The province consists of seven cantons including Atacames, Eloy Alfaro, Esmeraldas, Muisne, Quinindé, Rioverde, and San Lorenzo, with the city of Esmeraldas serving as capital.

The Mache-Chindul Ecological Reserve within the province protects some of the final remaining tropical dry and rain forests of coastal Ecuador.

Location: Ecuador

Inception: November 20, 1847

Capital city: Esmeraldas

Elevation above the sea: 184 m

Shares border with: Manabí Province, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas Province, Pichincha Province, Imbabura Province, Carchi Province, Nariño Department

Website: http://prefecturadeesmeraldas.gob.ec

GPS coordinates: 0.73333,-79.15000

Latest update: May 21, 2025 19:34