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Echeandía
Town
Iglesia de San Vicente Ferrer in Echeandía
Iglesia de San Vicente Ferrer in Echeandía
Echeandía is located in Ecuador
Echeandía
Echeandía
Location in Ecuador
Country Ecuador
Province Bolívar Province
Canton Echeandía Canton
Area
 • Town 1.51 km2 (0.58 sq mi)
Population
 (2022 census)
 • Town 7,138
 • Density 4,727/km2 (12,240/sq mi)
Time zone ECT
Climate Aw
Website gobiernodebolivar.gov / Echeandía

Echeandía is a small but important town in Ecuador. It is located in the Bolívar Province and serves as the main town for the Echeandía Canton. Think of it as the heart of its local area, where many people live and work.

Discover Echeandía: A Town in Ecuador

Echeandía is a lovely town found in the country of Ecuador, which is in South America. It's part of a bigger area called the Bolívar Province. This town is home to over 7,000 people, according to the 2022 census. It's a place where local life happens every day.

Where is Echeandía Located?

Echeandía is in the western part of the Bolívar Province. It's not a very large town in terms of area, covering about 1.5 square kilometers. The town is known for its tropical savanna climate, which means it's generally warm all year round with a wet and a dry season.

What is a Canton?

In Ecuador, a "canton" is like a county or a district in other countries. It's a way to divide a province into smaller areas for local government. Echeandía is the "seat" of the Echeandía Canton. This means it's the main town where the local government offices are located. People from all over the canton come to Echeandía for important services and activities.

Who Leads Echeandía?

Every town and canton needs a leader! In Echeandía, the main leader is called the Mayor. The current Mayor of Echeandía is Luis Enrique Escudero Santamaría. The Mayor and the local government work to make decisions that help the town and the canton grow and improve for everyone who lives there. They handle things like public services and local projects.

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