Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno (town) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno (Juján)
Town
Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno Location in Ecuador
Country	Ecuador
Province	Guayas
Canton	A. Baquerizo Moreno (Juján)
Area
• Town	1.25 km2 (0.48 sq mi)
Population  (2022 census)
• Town	6,035
• Density	4,828/km2 (12,500/sq mi)
Climate	Aw

Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno, often called Juján, is a town in Ecuador. It is located in the Guayas province. The town sits right on the border with the Los Ríos province.

The town's official name honors Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno. He was a very important person who served as the president of Ecuador three times. The other name, Juján, comes from a special local tree.

Discovering Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno (Juján)

Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno is a small but important town. It is known for its unique name and location. The town is a key part of the Guayas region.

Where is Juján Located?

Juján is in the Guayas province of Ecuador. It is found along the edge where Guayas meets Los Ríos province. This location makes it a gateway between the two areas.

What's in a Name?

The town has two names. Its official name, Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno, was given to honor a former president. Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno (1859–1951) was a leader who served Ecuador multiple times.

The town is also known as Juján. This name comes from a local tree found in the area. It gives the town a connection to its natural surroundings.

A Look at Juján's History

Juján was founded in 1892. A person named José Domingo Delgado (1844–1938) started the town. He played a big role in its early development.

The town is also the main center for the Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno canton. A canton is like a county or a district. This canton, also called Juján, was officially created in 1986.

People and Population

In 2010, the town had a population of 8,343 people. By the 2022 census, the population was 6,035. This shows a change in the number of people living there over time.