Muisne facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Muisne
Town
Nickname(s):  Garden of Esmeraldas
Muisne Location in Ecuador
Ecuador	Ecuador
Province	Esmeraldas
Canton	Muisne Canton
Area
• Town	4.32 km2 (1.67 sq mi)
Elevation	1 m (3 ft)
Population  (2022 census)
• Town	5,574
• Density	1,290.3/km2 (3,342/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-5 (ECT)
Climate	Am
Website	[1]

Muisne is a lively coastal town located in the southwest part of the Esmeraldas Province in northwestern Ecuador. In 2022, about 5,574 people lived there. It is the main town of the area called Muisne Canton.

Muisne is special because it sits on the northern tip of a small island called Isla de Muisne. This island is inside a beautiful bay known as Ensenada de Mompiche.

Getting Around Muisne

The island of Muisne is separated from the mainland by a water channel. This channel is part of the Muisne River estuary.

Crossing the Channel

To get from the mainland to the island, people mostly use small boats with outboard motors. These boats carry passengers across the water. For cars and small trucks, there are larger boats called barges. They help transport vehicles safely to and from the island.

Fun at the Beach

On the western side of Isla de Muisne, there is a lovely beach. This beach is a popular spot for both local people and tourists from other countries. They come to enjoy the sun, sand, and ocean.

Muisne Canton and Its Villages

The area known as Muisne Canton includes the town of Muisne itself, plus several other smaller villages or parishes. These smaller communities are called parroquias in Ecuador.

Other Parishes in Muisne Canton

Some of the other villages in Muisne Canton include:

• Pedro Carlo
• San Francisco del Cabo (which is the oldest parish in the canton)
• Bunche
• Union of Daule
• Tola
• Maldonado
• Bellavista
• Daule

See also

In Spanish: Muisne para niños