Huaquillas Canton, Administrative canton in El Oro Province, Ecuador.
Huaquillas Canton encompasses 98 square kilometers of coastal territory and maintains an elevation of 8 meters above sea level at the Peruvian border.
The formation of Huaquillas Canton in El Oro Province occurred during Ecuador's administrative restructuring, following the province's establishment in 1882.
The population of 56,303 residents represents a demographic mix with 82 percent Mestizo, followed by White, Afro-Ecuadorian, Montubio, and Indigenous communities.
Visitors entering Peru through Huaquillas Canton need valid identification documents and must complete border crossing procedures at designated checkpoints.
The canton serves as Ecuador's primary southern commercial gateway, facilitating international trade through its strategic position along the Peruvian frontier.
Location: El Oro Province
Capital city: Huaquillas
Elevation above the sea: 8 m
GPS coordinates: -3.48138,-80.24321
Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:33
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