Chone, Ecuador facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Chone
Town
San Cayetano de Chone
Flag Seal
Chone Location in Ecuador
Country	Ecuador
Province	Manabí
Canton	Chone Canton
Area
• Town	10.87 km2 (4.20 sq mi)
Population
• Town	54,629
• Density	5,025.7/km2 (13,016/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-5 (ECT)

Chone is a lively town in the Manabí area of Ecuador. It's officially called San Cayetano de Chone. This town is very old, dating back to the early days of colonization.

Chone is located in Ecuador's low coastal region. It's an important place for travel and trade. You can reach it by bus from Quito, the capital city, in about seven hours.

The area around Chone is called a Canton. This means it's a special administrative region. The Canton, the city, and the main river all share the name Chone. The city of Chone has all the main government offices. The entire Canton is a big part of the Manabí province. It's known as the northern part of Manabí. This area is very successful. It's a major center for growing crops. These crops are used by businesses in Ecuador and other countries. Farmers here grow many traditional fruits and plants. These include cocoa, coffee, bananas, cassava, and corn.

Chone's Story: A Look Back in Time

Chone was started on August 7, 1735. A friar named José Antonion Cedeño from Portoviejo founded it. He named the town Villa de San Cayetano de Chone. The town quickly grew. It became a hub for farming and transportation.

Exploring Chone's Geography

Where Chone is Located

Chone is located near the coast. This means it can get a lot of rain. During the rainy season, the streets sometimes flood. This can make it hard to get around. Many people in Chone build their homes on bamboo stilts. This helps keep the water out of their houses.

The Chone River and Nearby Beaches

The city sits on the banks of the important Río Chone. As the river flows west, it widens into an estuary. This estuary connects to coastal cities like Bahía de Caráquez and San Vicente.

If you want to visit the beach, the closest ones are about two hours away. These include Crucita, San Vicente, and San Clemente. The city of Manta also has a popular beach.

Chone's Culture and Food

Taste the Local Flavors

A very popular fish in Chone is called chame (pronounced Chah-mee). In English, it's known as the Pacific fat sleeper. This fish has many bones, but people say it's very tasty. It's often fried and served with rice, platano (plantain), and a small salad.

Famous People from Chone

• Dario Cedeño (born 1991), a football player.
• Marlon Vera (born 1992), a mixed martial artist.
• Lavinia Valbonesi (born 1998), the current First Lady of Ecuador.

Chone's Weather

See also

In Spanish: Chone para niños