Esmeraldas Province facts for kids
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Esmeraldas
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Province
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| Province of Esmeraldas | |||
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Location within Ecuador
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Cantons of Esmeraldas Province
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| Country | Ecuador | ||
| Established | September 21, 1526 | ||
| Capital | Esmeraldas | ||
| Cantons | List of Cantons | ||
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| • Total | 16,132.23 km2 (6,228.69 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2010 census)
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| • Total | 534,092 | ||
| • Density | 33.10714/km2 (85.74710/sq mi) | ||
| Vehicle registration | E | ||
| HDI (2017) | 0.718 high · 16th |
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Esmeraldas is a beautiful province located in the northwest part of Ecuador. Its capital city is also called Esmeraldas. This province is known for its stunning coastlines and rich culture. It's a place where many different communities live together, making it a vibrant and interesting part of Ecuador.
What are the Cantons of Esmeraldas?
The province of Esmeraldas is divided into 7 smaller areas called cantons. Think of them like counties or districts within a larger state. Each canton has its own main town or capital city. The table below shows each canton, how many people lived there in 2019, its size in square kilometers, and the name of its capital.
| Canton | Pop. (2019) | Area (km²) | Seat/Capital |
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| Atacames | 54,200 | 511 | Atacames |
| Eloy Alfaro | 45,270 | 4,302 | Valdez (also known as Limones) |
| Esmeraldas | 216,900 | 1,351 | Esmeraldas |
| Muisne | 31,030 | 1,265 | Muisne |
| Quinindé | 144,200 | 3,855 | Rosa Zárate (also known as Quinindé) |
| Río Verde | 31,160 | 1,506 | Rioverde |
| San Lorenzo | 60,660 | 3,106 | San Lorenzo |
See also
- In Spanish: Provincia de Esmeraldas para niños
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